Synonyms of misconduct

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misconduct 1 of 2

noun

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1

as in wrongdoing

improper or illegal behavior

some rough play got the hockey player fined for misconduct on the ice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrongdoing
• malfeasance
• misbehavior
• crime
• trespass
• misdoing
• mistake
• error
• misdeed
• malpractice
• misdemeanor
• sin
• transgression
• wrong
• indiscretion
• blunder
• malefaction
• impropriety
• stumble
• hanky-panky
• miscue
• fumble
• slip
• gaffe
• flub
• misstep
• slipup
• fault
• lapse
• goings-on
• goof
• familiarity

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adultery
• cheating
• infidelity
• unfaithfulness
• treachery
• affair
• disloyalty
• perfidy
• affaire
• faithlessness
• promiscuity
• criminal conversation
• perfidiousness
• two-timing
• romance
• intrigue
• entanglement
• inconstancy
• infatuation
• falseness
• flirtation
• free love
• love
• love affair
• attachment
• amour
• liaison
• fling
• passion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fidelity
• faithfulness
• loyalty
• devotion
• dedication
• allegiance
• devotedness
• steadfastness
• constancy
• fealty

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• fidelity
• faithfulness
• loyalty
• devotion
• dedication
• allegiance
• devotedness
• steadfastness
• constancy
• fealty

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misconduct

2 of 2

verb

as in to abuse

to manage badly

misconducted the polar expedition and paid for his mistakes with his life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abuse
• damage
• misrule
• misgovern
• violate
• mismanage
• maladminister
• misuse
• mishandle
• harm
• mistreat
• maltreat
• ill-use
• hurt
• ill-treat
• bungle
• botch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• husband
• rule
• handle
• care (for)
• govern
• manage
• protect
• aid
• help
• nurture
• rescue

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• husband
• rule
• handle
• care (for)
• govern
• manage
• protect
• aid
• help
• nurture
• rescue

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