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as in wrongdoing
improper or illegal behavior
some rough play got the hockey player fined for misconduct on the ice
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as in adultery
a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse
both parties cited misconduct as the reason for the divorce
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as in to abuse
to manage badly
misconducted the polar expedition and paid for his mistakes with his life
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Recent Examples of misconduct
Michael Walker, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
In November 2023, she was suspended without pay by the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board over multiple misconduct allegations — including tampering with evidence and obstructing the administration of law, Fox 43 reported.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
Weeks after hearing allegations of bullying, conflict of interest and other misconduct against La Jolla Village Merchants Association Executive Director Jodi Rudick, the board gave her a sparkling annual performance review and a pay raise at its meeting April 9.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
My goal is to protect survivors of abuse, not suppress lawful expression or shield misconduct from public accountability.
—ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Rangers had been demoted to the third tier in 2012 for financial misconduct, then risen again.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
In November 2023, she was suspended without pay by the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board over multiple misconduct allegations — including tampering with evidence and obstructing the administration of law, Fox 43 reported.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
Weeks after hearing allegations of bullying, conflict of interest and other misconduct against La Jolla Village Merchants Association Executive Director Jodi Rudick, the board gave her a sparkling annual performance review and a pay raise at its meeting April 9.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
My goal is to protect survivors of abuse, not suppress lawful expression or shield misconduct from public accountability.
—ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconduct
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Burke became the 38th alderman since 1971 to be convicted of wrongdoing in December 2023.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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For years, Duterte – along with his loyal allies and fierce supporters – argued that allegations of wrongdoing should be dealt with by the Philippine justice system, saying the involvement of foreign courts would impede the country’s judicial independence and sovereignty.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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Within the White Lotus, adultery abounds, couples engage in power plays, and flirtatious encounters occur among old friends and strangers alike.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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In his 1991 book The Third Chimpanzee: The Evolution and Future of the Human Animal, biologist Jared Diamond claimed the adultery rate among humans was between 5% and 30%.—
ByAndrew Curry,
science.org,
6 Mar. 2025
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Authorities subsequently found that the boy and Ruby's 10-year-old daughter had been seriously abused.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Franke, the father of the children abused by Hildebrandt and his ex-wife, has advocated for more oversight of life coaches since the two women were sent to prison.—
Jessica Schreifels,
ProPublica,
27 Mar. 2025
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Their son and daughter-in-law, Cameron Bott, 35, and his wife, Diana, 36, whose nearby home was damaged in the tornado, initiated a discussion about starting a GoFundMe to offset potential insurance shortfalls in rebuilding the gas station.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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The sheriff’s office said it’s launched an internal investigation, but so far has not found any signs that the veteran deputy violated any policies.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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In legal terms, the lawsuits are saying oil and gas companies violated consumer-protection laws and committed common-law civil violations such as negligence.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Trump has previously accused the organization of mismanaging the pandemic and announced a halt in funding to the WHO on April 14, 2020, during his first term in office.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Financing Risk Leverage fuels acquisitions, but mismanaging debt can be costly. Reduce risk by: • Investing in cash-flowing businesses to ensure debt obligations are covered.—
Joseph Drups,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Misconduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconduct. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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