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as in wrongdoing
improper or illegal behavior
some rough play got the hockey player fined for misconduct on the ice
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as in adultery
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
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as in to abuse
to manage badly
misconducted the polar expedition and paid for his mistakes with his life
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Recent Examples of misconduct
Reuters, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
He was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released after 11 hours in custody.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
The Easter service comes less than two months after Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
And Democrats have long scrutinized his past career in law enforcement with accusations of misconduct, including being fired over concerns about his handling of evidence.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
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Karwai Tang / WireImage via Getty Images The monarch's younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested in February by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, was absent after attending last year's Easter gathering accompanied by ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
He was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released after 11 hours in custody.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
The Easter service comes less than two months after Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
And Democrats have long scrutinized his past career in law enforcement with accusations of misconduct, including being fired over concerns about his handling of evidence.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconduct
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Hernandez, a 38-year employee of DCF, was cleared of any wrongdoing in five investigations.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell has never been accused of wrongdoing, and his lawyers sent a cease-and-desist letter to Patel on Monday.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Bible teaches that lying, stealing, adultery and coveting your neighbor’s property are sins.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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The facile novelty of adultery is its own mask, a sexy way of dressing up a deep, frightened longing for security.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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In his Easter homily, the pope singled out those who wage war, abuse the weak and prioritize profits.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Administrator Crystal Ruth switches on dozens of heat lamps that radiate a yellow hue to warm at least 80 disabled, abandoned or formerly abused animals that call the rescue home.—
Julian Camejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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There seems to be a widespread perception that musicians who use artificial intelligence are engaged in a form of cheating.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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There is no rampant cheating or election fraud in California.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Red Cross said the crash damaged the building and forced three families — a total of 10 people — from their homes.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Reports and satellite images later showed large parts of the city heavily damaged or reduced to rubble.—
Maliha Rahman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Setrakian refused to say whether his work on Bonta’s defense might violate state corruption laws.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the implicit argument, that Colorado law effectively compels Jeffco to violate Title IX, is a major, predictable indictment of our legislature.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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But a ruling class that systematically blinds itself to the most profound longings of human beings will misunderstand and misgovern those under its sway.—
Benjamin and Jenna Storey,
WSJ,
12 Oct. 2021
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But given the agency’s track record of withholding information, mismanaging funds and failing to comply with audit recommendations, assurances alone are not enough.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a letter last week demanding information about the project and accusing the state of mismanaging federal funds.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Misconduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconduct. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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