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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
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The update was the first by Thames Valley Police since Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, was arrested in February at his new home at Sandringham in Norfolk over allegations of misconduct in public office.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Boutros, meanwhile, has acknowledged there was misconduct in the grand jury.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Mandelson was also arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office earlier this year.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 May 2026
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Noun
The student was not allowed due process in the investigation and the alleged misconduct against him was not adequately addressed, his mother claims in the suit.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The update was the first by Thames Valley Police since Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, was arrested in February at his new home at Sandringham in Norfolk over allegations of misconduct in public office.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Boutros, meanwhile, has acknowledged there was misconduct in the grand jury.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Mandelson was also arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office earlier this year.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconduct
Noun
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Her client has denied any wrongdoing in relation to his wife’s disappearance.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Diez, who has left the party, has denied wrongdoing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 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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Similarly, modifying diet or exercise to lose fat or gain muscle can be quite healthy, but abusing amphetamines to suppress appetite – a widespread practice in looksmaxxing – is dangerous and points to a mental health issue.—
Jordyn Tovey,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
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Organizers are now working with local police and monitoring cameras to make sure the system is not being abused.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Some companies initially prohibited candidates from using AI during tests to prevent cheating.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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In-person classes can still maintain some degree of rigor, and cheating can be reduced to zero as long as all assignments are done in the classroom.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
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If a boat comes loose and damages other property, uninsured owners may be liable.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
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OpenAI filed its first formal legal response to the Raine lawsuit in November 2025, denying responsibility and arguing the teen had violated the terms of service.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Both the actions violated Zaczkowski's constitutional rights to free speech, argued Zaczkowski's attorney, Andy McNulty, in the complaint.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
24 May 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 31 May. 2026.
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