as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
punished for her misdeeds by the church elders
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Recent Examples of misdeeds
Democrats and Republicans seek to punish misdeeds by the other side but rationalize them for their own.
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Brandon Rottinghaus, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
But decrying China’s misdeeds surely looked like an opportunity—a self-positioning macroplay.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Bystander videos remain an extremely important source of evidence for misdeeds by individuals and law enforcement.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 30 Nov. 2025
Jeffrey’s misdeeds and real identity are, of course, eventually found out.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025
Ben is forced to film daily updates that will air on the show — even The Running Man relies on Real Housewives–style confessionals — but his attempts to alert the public to the Network’s misdeeds prove futile.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Facing multimillion-dollar lawsuits, Alex turned increasingly to drugs, becoming desperate when his financial woes and misdeeds were about to surface.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Resendez, a social media editor with two children who is out of a long-term relationship, says that Allen’s record has arrived at a time when women are reclaiming their autonomy, chipping away at patriarchal norms, and publicly holding men accountable for their misdeeds.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Brandon Rottinghaus, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
But decrying China’s misdeeds surely looked like an opportunity—a self-positioning macroplay.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Bystander videos remain an extremely important source of evidence for misdeeds by individuals and law enforcement.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 30 Nov. 2025
Jeffrey’s misdeeds and real identity are, of course, eventually found out.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025
Ben is forced to film daily updates that will air on the show — even The Running Man relies on Real Housewives–style confessionals — but his attempts to alert the public to the Network’s misdeeds prove futile.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Facing multimillion-dollar lawsuits, Alex turned increasingly to drugs, becoming desperate when his financial woes and misdeeds were about to surface.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Resendez, a social media editor with two children who is out of a long-term relationship, says that Allen’s record has arrived at a time when women are reclaiming their autonomy, chipping away at patriarchal norms, and publicly holding men accountable for their misdeeds.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdeeds
Noun
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The crimes with which she has been charged are trumped up and her arrest is a cynical ploy by the junta headed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to cling onto power.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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This significant sentence reflects the seriousness of those crimes.—
Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That, plus the lack of talent and cap space thanks to the sins of the Deshaun Watson contract, for which general manager Andrew Berry was somehow spared, makes life difficult for whatever quarterback(s) start for the Browns in 2026.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There hasn’t been a municipal court determination, no dangerous animal designations or violations, nor citations against her or Oakley, Skelton said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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The city’s suit alleges seven causes of action against the defendants, including trespass, public nuisance and several violations of the Administrative Procedures Act.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Misdeeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdeeds. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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