misdeed

noun

mis·​deed ˌmis-ˈdēd How to pronounce misdeed (audio)
: a wrong deed : offense

Examples of misdeed in a Sentence

She threatened to expose to the public the misdeeds he had committed. punished for her misdeeds by the church elders
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The audit listed the kinds of misdeeds alleged in recent complaints: Stealing the property of wards of the state, and mishandling their funds. Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 Solis’ extraordinary deal with prosecutors puts him on track to avoid conviction for any of his various misdeeds and keep his six-figure public pension. Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025 McDonough accused Bidwill of assorted misdeeds, including age discrimination and breach of contract. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025 Their belief in that, and a conservative media buoying his message, helped insulate him from the kind of consequences that have sunk most other politicians following controversy and misdeeds. Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for misdeed

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of misdeed was before the 12th century

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Misdeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdeed. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

misdeed

noun
mis·​deed (ˈ)mis-ˈdēd How to pronounce misdeed (audio)
: an evil or illegal deed

More from Merriam-Webster on misdeed

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!