as in offence
a breaking of a moral or legal code
punished for her misdeeds by the church elders
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Recent Examples of misdeed
The audit listed the kinds of misdeeds alleged in recent complaints: Stealing the property of wards of the state, and mishandling their funds.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdeed
Noun
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Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are back at the scene of the crime.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He was arrested last week on charges of first-degree stalking and violation of a protective order.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Labor unions representing university professors on Wednesday filed a lawsuit claiming the detentions of noncitizen students and faculty is a violation of the First Amendment, as is the threat to remove Columbia University's $400 million in federal funds if the university did not make changes.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Landing in the bottom are Henry (for the sin of a spongy scallion pancake), Paula (for texture issues), and Bailey (for the aforementioned Pile of Stuff).—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2025
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But the occasional poach is perhaps no great sin, more akin to driving over the speed limit than, say, starting a forest fire.—
Mark Sundeen,
Outside Online,
19 Mar. 2025
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The president has consistently denied any wrongdoing and is appealing the verdict.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Andrew has also been charged with rape, though both brothers have denied any wrongdoing.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Misdeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdeed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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