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
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Darkness is indeed a good cover for crime, so better lighting can make streets safer, not just by deterring misdeeds but also by encouraging others to fill the streets with activity.
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Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
First of all, don’t hide misdeeds and screwups, which comes naturally by not committing misdeeds and not screwing up.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
His journey will unravel past ghosts and future misdeeds.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
During its run from 2002 to 2016, Gawker regularly exposed the hubris, hypocrisy and misdeeds of the famous, wealthy and powerful.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
First of all, don’t hide misdeeds and screwups, which comes naturally by not committing misdeeds and not screwing up.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
His journey will unravel past ghosts and future misdeeds.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
During its run from 2002 to 2016, Gawker regularly exposed the hubris, hypocrisy and misdeeds of the famous, wealthy and powerful.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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“Misdeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdeed. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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misdeed
noun
mis·deed
(ˈ)mis-ˈdēd 
: an evil or illegal deed
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