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
But what happens when news outlets ignore official misdeeds, or sideline them to focus on other things?
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Mar. 2026
Noem’s misdeeds are very similar, but she will be treated more mercifully.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Serial killers grab hold of the public’s attention with their horrific misdeeds and never let go.
—Diane Garrett, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The victim’s statue later comes to life and sets him on fire while demons drag him to Hell for his misdeeds.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
First of all, don’t hide misdeeds and screwups, which comes naturally by not committing misdeeds and not screwing up.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Aumann’s complaint alleges fraud, tortious interference and business disparagement and other alleged misdeeds.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The Enclave has utilized FEV a few times before in the Fallout games in trying to enact its genocidal misdeeds.
—Jack King, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
No, not the Nixon administration’s crimes and cover-ups — not much need to question whether history will repeat there — but rather the news media’s careful and unflinching reporting of political misdeeds, followed by real repercussions instead of a never-ending spin cycle.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Mar. 2026
Noem’s misdeeds are very similar, but she will be treated more mercifully.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Serial killers grab hold of the public’s attention with their horrific misdeeds and never let go.
—Diane Garrett, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The victim’s statue later comes to life and sets him on fire while demons drag him to Hell for his misdeeds.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
First of all, don’t hide misdeeds and screwups, which comes naturally by not committing misdeeds and not screwing up.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Aumann’s complaint alleges fraud, tortious interference and business disparagement and other alleged misdeeds.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The Enclave has utilized FEV a few times before in the Fallout games in trying to enact its genocidal misdeeds.
—Jack King, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
No, not the Nixon administration’s crimes and cover-ups — not much need to question whether history will repeat there — but rather the news media’s careful and unflinching reporting of political misdeeds, followed by real repercussions instead of a never-ending spin cycle.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdeeds
Noun
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Dorothy’s job was to get her hands on the checkbooks of wealthy men who for family and business reasons, had difficulty reporting her crimes.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The government had its own crimes to cover up.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Their sins will be washed away by the waters of liberty.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Whatever Heidegger’s political sins, his philosophy restores a clarity our therapeutic culture fears.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The establishment is currently closed, and signage posted on the door indicates the business is facing multiple liquor license violations, including serving minors.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Thursday's hearing gave House investigators an opportunity to lay out their findings and make a motion for the panel of lawmakers to adopt their conclusion that Cherfilus-McCormick committed 27 ethics violations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Misdeeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdeeds. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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