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Meaning of misdeed
A wrong or improper act.
Etymology of misdeed
The word "misdeed" has its roots in Old English, with "mis-" meaning "wrong" or "bad" and "dēd" meaning "act" or "deed". The term has been used since the 15th century to describe a wrong or improper act.
Synonyms
transgression
offense
wrongdoing
misbehavior
delinquency
misdemeanor
fault
crime
sin
iniquity
wickedness
villainy
malfeasance
impropriety
indecency
outrage
scandal
atrocity
abuse
misconduct
lawlessness
corruption
depravity
iniquitousness
nefariousness
peccadillo
lapse
error
blunder
faux pas
gaffe
Definitions
- A wrongdoing or a wrongful act, especially one that is serious or violent.
- * An act that is considered to be wrong or immoral.
Usage Examples
- The company was fined for its misdeed of polluting the environment.
- * The politician's misdeeds were exposed in the media, leading to a scandal.
- * The athlete's misdeed of cheating during the game resulted in his disqualification.
Antonyms
good deed
kindness
virtue
morality
righteousness
integrity
honesty
decency
propriety
correctness
uprightness
rectitude
justice
fairness
innocence
blamelessness
guiltlessness
irreproachability
respectability
goodness
benevolence
charity
generosity
altruism
selflessness