misconduct

misconduct

noun

Definition of MISCONDUCT

1

improper or illegal behavior <some rough play got the hockey player fined for misconduct on the ice>

Synonyms malfeasance, misbehavior, misdoing, wrongdoing

Related Words crime, malefaction, misdeed, misdemeanor, sin, transgression, trespass, wrong; malpractice; goings-on, hanky-panky; familiarity, gaffe, impropriety, indiscretion; blunder, error, fault, flub, fumble, goof, lapse, miscue, misstep, mistake, slip, slipup, stumble

2

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>

Synonyms cheating, infidelity, misconduct, two-timing, unfaithfulness

Related Words criminal conversation; free love, promiscuity; disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, inconstancy, perfidiousness, perfidy, treachery; affair (also affaire), amour, fling, love, love affair, romance; intrigue; attachment, infatuation; entanglement, flirtation; liaison, passion

Near Antonyms allegiance, constancy, dedication, devotedness, devotion, fealty, loyalty, steadfastness

Antonyms faithfulness, fidelity