Synonyms of malpractice

malpractice

noun

as in misconduct

law careless, wrong, or illegal actions by someone (such as a doctor) who is performing a professional duty

a surgeon accused of malpractice

Related Words

• misconduct
• negligence
• malfeasance
• irresponsibility
• carelessness
• delinquency
• recklessness
• neglectfulness
• laxness
• omission
• neglect
• heedlessness
• remissness
• irresponsibleness
• slackness
• mismanagement
• rashness
• foolhardiness
• wildness
• incaution
• dereliction
• incautiousness
• mishandling
• forgetfulness
• misdirection
• inattention
• inattentiveness
• inadvertence
• inadvertency
• shortsightedness
• obliviousness
• unwariness

Dissimilar Words

• awareness
• attention
• attentiveness
• alertness
• responsibility
• vigilance
• circumspection
• observance
• watchfulness
• care
• caution
• carefulness
• responsibleness
• cautiousness
• heedfulness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of malpractice

Randolph sued the hospital for malpractice and wrongful death, settling for an undisclosed amount, in addition to Frances’ life insurance money. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

That reporting revealed that the state frequently seizes money from legal settlements stemming from medical malpractice, police brutality, workplace injury and other wrongful death lawsuits. — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Patients, their families and lawyers have complained that Kaiser’s private and confidential system of handling medical malpractice complaints is designed to favor the health plan over those bringing the claims. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Patrick and Lindsay have each brought lawsuits against health care providers who treated her, alleging medical malpractice. — Ross Douthat, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026