misdeed

noun

mis·​deed ˌmis-ˈdēd 

: a wrong deed : offense

Synonyms of misdeed

• crime
• violation
• sin
• wrongdoing

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

Yet Russ Anello, who served as deputy counsel to President Biden and previously as the staff director of the House Oversight Committee, believes that Congress will be able to examine many of the Administration’s apparent misdeeds. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026

At the end of the novel the truth is revealed, and the criminal justice system holds the president appropriately accountable for his misdeeds. — David Baldacci, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

In some versions, she’s described as a morally deplorable witch taking part in the abuse of runaway slaves who was ultimately burned for her misdeeds and buried near the cemetery. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

With local cops, plagued by rumors of departmental misdeeds, looking for a peaceful solution and federal authorities contemplating extreme action, the situation escalates. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for misdeed

• accede
• agreed
• airspeed
• alkyd
• bindweed
• chickweed
• concede
• decreed
• duckweed
• exceed
• flaxseed
• impede

Kids Definition

misdeed

noun

mis·​deed (ˈ)mis-ˈdēd 

: an evil or illegal deed