Synonyms of misdeeds

misdeeds

noun

plural of misdeed

as in crimes

a breaking of a moral or legal code

punished for her misdeeds by the church elders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crimes
• sins
• violations
• wrongdoings
• felonies
• transgressions
• errors
• misdoings
• debts
• trespasses
• offenses
• malefactions
• breaches
• corruptions
• lawbreakings
• misdemeanors
• misconducts
• foibles
• infringements
• abuses
• peccadilloes
• hate crimes
• immoralities
• bias crimes
• faults
• iniquities
• depravities
• misfeasances
• debaucheries
• illegalities
• vices
• criminalities
• falls
• breaks
• downfalls
• descents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noncrimes
• innocences
• moralities
• virtues
• impeccabilities
• irreproachabilities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misdeeds

In order to keep his misdeeds a secret, Beau killed Lester. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026

There are now over 100 lawsuits accusing Combs of such misdeeds. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026

But new revelations have emerged that challenge Platner’s claims that his misdeeds are well behind him. — Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026

In typical fashion, Danes left it on all the floor in portraying a reclusive author who suspects her developer neighbor (Matthew Rhys) of misdeeds. — Carla Meyer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 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