Synonyms of misconducts

misconducts 1 of 2

noun

plural of misconduct

1

as in wrongdoings

improper or illegal behavior

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrongdoings
• crimes
• malfeasances
• misbehaviors
• trespasses
• misdoings
• mistakes
• errors
• sins
• misdeeds
• malpractices
• misdemeanors
• transgressions
• wrongs
• malefactions
• blunders
• improprieties
• indiscretions
• goings-on
• stumbles
• miscues
• gaffes
• fumbles
• familiarities
• faults
• flubs
• missteps
• slips
• hanky-pankies
• lapses
• slipups
• goofs

2

as in adulteries

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

• adulteries
• infidelities
• affairs
• disloyalties
• treacheries
• perfidies
• romances
• flirtations
• intrigues
• inconstancies
• entanglements
• amours
• passions
• infatuations
• criminal conversations
• love affairs
• liaisons
• promiscuities
• attachments
• free loves
• flings
• loves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fidelities
• loyalties
• allegiances
• devotions
• dedications
• fealties
• constancies

misconducts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of misconduct

as in abuses

to manage badly

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abuses
• damages
• mismanages
• violates
• misgoverns
• misrules
• mishandles
• maladministers
• misuses
• mistreats
• harms
• maltreats
• hurts
• ill-uses
• ill-treats
• botches
• bungles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rules
• husbands
• manages
• governs
• handles
• cares (for)
• protects
• aids
• helps
• nurtures
• rescues

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misconducts

Noun

The game featured several scrums after the whistle, a spirited fight between Montreal’s Josh Anderson and Tampa Bay’s Declan Carlile, and seven 10-minute misconducts — culminating in 126 penalty minutes. — ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026

The chaotic matchup saw referees call 65 penalties for 312 minutes, including 13 game misconducts. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025

That came two days after another slugfest of a contest that saw the teams combine for eight misconducts, four fights and another 186 penalty minutes at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025

All three men were given misconducts and a handful of penalties throughout the game. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

Verb

In addition, referees were instructed to apply the rules regarding fouls and misconducts more strictly – a move meant to protect players and their inventiveness. — Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 26 May 2026