misdoer

noun

mis·​do·​er -üə(r) How to pronounce misdoer (audio)
-u̇(ə)r
-u̇ə
Synonyms of misdoernext
: one who does wrong
watching for pickpockets and other misdoersNew York Times

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from misdon to misdo + -er

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“Misdoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdoer. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

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