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
Darkness is indeed a good cover for crime, so better lighting can make streets safer, not just by deterring misdeeds but also by encouraging others to fill the streets with activity.
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Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 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 May 2026
His journey will unravel past ghosts and future misdeeds.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
During its run from 2002 to 2016, Gawker regularly exposed the hubris, hypocrisy and misdeeds of the famous, wealthy and powerful.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Magyar presented himself as a longtime insider of Orbán’s world who was now exposing the misdeeds of his former friends and colleagues.
—Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Many Jewish people across the world are Zionists, and so there is a temptation, which needs to be resisted, to hold Jewish people across the world responsible for the misdeeds of Israel.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
The federal investigation chronicled those editorials this page published about the DA’s misdeeds.
—John O’Hara, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Reporting on misdeeds of an intimate nature can be especially difficult and complex.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 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 May 2026
His journey will unravel past ghosts and future misdeeds.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
During its run from 2002 to 2016, Gawker regularly exposed the hubris, hypocrisy and misdeeds of the famous, wealthy and powerful.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Magyar presented himself as a longtime insider of Orbán’s world who was now exposing the misdeeds of his former friends and colleagues.
—Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Many Jewish people across the world are Zionists, and so there is a temptation, which needs to be resisted, to hold Jewish people across the world responsible for the misdeeds of Israel.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
The federal investigation chronicled those editorials this page published about the DA’s misdeeds.
—John O’Hara, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Reporting on misdeeds of an intimate nature can be especially difficult and complex.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdeeds
Noun
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He was taken into custody without incident on suspicion of second-degree murder and other crimes, Reed said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Flock cameras also improve efficiency by helping officers quickly identify vehicles connected to crimes, which can reduce investigative time and limit the need for additional overtime.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Like the black bamboo by my window, bent by the heavy snows, we were broken by the burden of our sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Other violations throughout the years included creating another public nuisance in 2006 that generated more than 10 complaints and operating equipment contrary to its permit.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The facility was inspected by the department three other times in the last five years and was cited for violations unrelated to chemicals and storage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Misdeeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdeeds. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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