as in offence
a breaking of a moral or legal code
punished for her misdeeds by the church elders
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of misdeed
As election denial, steered by Trump, ran rampant, local election workers across the country faced a barrage of violent threats, accusations of misdeeds and intense scrutiny from riled, partisan vigilantes during the 2022 midterm elections.
—
Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
This is how public perception is manipulated to support the oppressor and disparage the oppressed, but the Empire isn’t happy with just widespread support for its misdeeds.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2025
Despite what some headlines may say, President Donald Trump's vision to hold the CCP accountable for its misdeeds and defend our role in the global economy is critical for the future of our nation.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
For Facebook employee Frances Haugen, finding an ally meant teaming up with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz, a specialist in tech who had been writing about Facebook’s misdeeds for some time.
—Kate Kenny, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misdeed
Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
This is how public perception is manipulated to support the oppressor and disparage the oppressed, but the Empire isn’t happy with just widespread support for its misdeeds.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2025
Despite what some headlines may say, President Donald Trump's vision to hold the CCP accountable for its misdeeds and defend our role in the global economy is critical for the future of our nation.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
For Facebook employee Frances Haugen, finding an ally meant teaming up with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz, a specialist in tech who had been writing about Facebook’s misdeeds for some time.
—Kate Kenny, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misdeed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdeed
Noun
-
With countless crimes to choose from, the series joins its sister show, American Murder.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
-
Still, Pritzker's balancing act—managing a blue state in the heartland with challenges ranging from crime to affordability while also eyeing a national platform—remains fraught.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Noun
-
The complaint at the crux of Lopez v. Apple is a violation of privacy.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
-
That's a seeming violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Noyb alleged.—
Ashley Belanger – May 14,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
Noun
-
Harrison’s sin is not trading Doncic, but demanding so little in return from the Lakers.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
-
If Sam is wrong, his journalistic sin is unpardonable.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
13 May 2025
Noun
-
McIver denies any wrongdoing and contends the prosecution is politically motivated.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
-
While the musician denied any wrongdoing – and has been supported by his wife Régine Chassagne (also a member of Arcade Fire) – the claims seem to have hurt the band’s commercial appeal.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Misdeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdeed. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share