misdeed
noun
\
Definition of misdeed
: a wrong deed : offense
Keep scrolling for more
Synonyms & Antonyms for misdeed
Synonyms
breach, crime, debt, error, lawbreaking, malefaction, misdoing, offense (or offence), sin, transgression, trespass, violation, wrongdoing
Antonyms
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of misdeed in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The announcements come as part of the ICO’s sweeping investigation into data privacy violations, which began in March following a wave of news reports about Cambridge Analytica’s misdeeds. — Issie Lapowsky, WIRED, "UK Regulators May Fine Facebook Over Cambridge Analytica," 10 July 2018 Born For This’’ does not really explore the impact of Jim Bakker’s misdeeds on the Winanses, leaving a potentially rich dramatic vein untapped. — Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, "A spirited but flawed ‘Born For This’," 25 June 2018 In this case, the SEC did not suggest those types of misdeeds happened at U-M and no criminal charges were brought. — David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, "How a down-and-out broker got University of Michigan to invest $95M," 22 June 2018 The implication is clear: Marchesa is a brand run by two women — one that’s entirely distinct from Weinstein — and these women should not suffer for Weinstein’s misdeeds. — Madeleine Aggeler, The Cut, "Does Harvey Weinstein Profit From a Marchesa Comeback?," 10 June 2018 The crisis over Cambridge Analytica's alleged misdeeds snuck up on Facebook's leadership, though the company has made several last minute efforts at damage control. — Issie Lapowsky, WIRED, "Mark Zuckerberg Speaks Out on Cambridge Analytica Scandal," 21 Mar. 2018 Mueller, a lifelong Republican, and his team of attorneys have been investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election and associated misdeeds in the president's orbit since May 2017. — Zeke Miller, chicagotribune.com, "Trump fumes at Mueller probe after raid on attorney," 13 Apr. 2018 There have been recent attempts to call attention to artists’ alleged misdeeds toward women. — Robin Pogrebin And Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, "Chuck Close Is Accused of Harassment. Should His Artwork Carry an Asterisk?," 28 Jan. 2018 The statement unequivocally rebuked Russia for a long list of old and new misdeeds. — The Economist, "The American president lambasts his allies," 12 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'misdeed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for misdeed
misdeed
noun
English Language Learners Definition of misdeed
: a morally wrong or illegal act
See the full definition for misdeed in the English Language Learners Dictionary
misdeed
noun
\
Kids Definition of misdeed
: a bad action
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on misdeed
What made you want to look up misdeed? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Late Autumn 2018 Words of the Day Quiz
-
- Which is a synonym of yahoo?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share misdeed
Resources for misdeed