misdeed

[ mis-deed ]

noun

1. an immoral or wicked deed.

   Synonyms: fault, transgression, offense

misdeed

/ ˌmɪsˈdiːd /

noun

1. an evil or illegal action

Word History and Origins

Origin of misdeed¹

before 900; Middle English misdede, Old English misdǣd. See mis- ¹, deed

Example Sentences

Official wrist-slaps and “wet smooches” delivered to corporate leaders by federal regulators and prosecutors are the rule, no matter how egregious the misdeed — even when it’s as bad as the Wells Fargo customer fraud.

From Los Angeles Times

Do’s misdeeds were so egregious that Gerda did the impossible in Orange County: unite Democrats and Republicans.

From Los Angeles Times

Rangers fans were almost as incensed at his words as they were at the misdeeds of their players.

From BBC

Other examples of Trump escaping from legal jeopardy for his misdeeds abound.

From Salon

According to state prosecutors, Teran only knew the deputies’ names and alleged misdeeds in her role at the D.A.’s office because she’d accessed their records in 2018 while still working at the Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• infringement
• misbehavior
• misconduct
• offense
• peccadillo
• sin
• transgression
• violation