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
The paper’s new driving force, according to current and former staff who spoke to Semafor, is to expose local and state fraud and the misdeeds — real and perceived — of Democratic politicians who may have had a role in it.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
But the laundry list of specific misdeeds is staggering.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
But what happens when news outlets ignore official misdeeds, or sideline them to focus on other things?
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Mar. 2026
The misdeeds of Antinous Actor Robert Pattinson plays Antinous in The Odyssey (2026), directed by Christopher Nolan.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 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
Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
But the laundry list of specific misdeeds is staggering.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
But what happens when news outlets ignore official misdeeds, or sideline them to focus on other things?
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Mar. 2026
The misdeeds of Antinous Actor Robert Pattinson plays Antinous in The Odyssey (2026), directed by Christopher Nolan.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdeeds
Noun
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Jenkins said Lazo's crimes led ride-hailing companies to change their practices to increase rider safety.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Alaniz Pineda, 19 at the time; his brother Jordan Castillo, 17; and 16-year-old Miguel Angel-Martinez hatched a plan to rob Canoy that set the crimes in motion.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Woods’ reported admission that his eyes were off the road, whether true or not, is indicative of the warped hierarchy of driving sins our society has established.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The bible writes that Jesus carried the cross to Calvary, where he was crucified and died for the forgiveness of sins.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Will the agency adopt the model of personal injury attorneys and serial plaintiffs who have abused the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Unruh Civil Rights Act to shake down unsuspecting business owners for purely technical violations of the law?—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said the suspect was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with first- and second-degree murder, assault and handgun violations.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Misdeeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdeeds. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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