misconducting

present participle of misconduct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconducting
Verb
  • Lifting them out of the ground requires some gentleness to avoid damaging them.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Always dilute apple cider vinegar with water and drink through a straw to avoid damaging tooth enamel and irritating the esophagus.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But the remarks follow Russian drone incursions into Poland as well as Russian fighter jets violating Estonian airspace, forcing NATO to intercept them.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Board meetings were also being held in secret, violating state law.
    Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Last year, Cindy Clemishire, 55, accused Morris of abusing her at the age of 12.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Cardi responded in kind, speculating whether or not Minaj was abusing substances, and insinuating that Minaj’s substance use has affected her children’s health.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Misconducting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconducting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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