Synonyms of misdemeanor

misdemeanor

noun

as in crime

law a criminal act that is less serious than a felony

He was charged with committing a misdemeanor.

a misdemeanor traffic violation

Related Words

• crime
• violation
• trespass
• misconduct
• criminality
• misfeasance
• offense
• transgression
• misdeed
• wrongdoing
• debt
• error
• sin
• breach
• lawbreaking
• hate crime
• infringement
• misdoing
• malefaction
• fault
• foible
• sinfulness
• bias crime
• corruption
• peccadillo
• immorality
• illegality
• abuse
• wickedness
• vice
• break
• unlawfulness
• licentiousness
• debauchery
• depravity
• iniquity
• fall
• lawlessness
• iniquitousness
• downfall
• descent

Dissimilar Words

• innocence
• blamelessness
• virtue
• morality
• impeccability
• righteousness
• guiltlessness
• goodness
• faultlessness
• virtuousness
• irreproachability
• noncrime

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misdemeanor

Intentionally injuring or killing a cat is considered animal cruelty, which is punishable as a first-degree misdemeanor or a third-degree felony depending on the severity and intent of the act. — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

The third charge, providing alcohol to a person under 21, is a misdemeanor. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026

Ogunbowale was charged with misdemeanor battery and released after posting a $1,000 bond, USA Today previously reported. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

Recording within 8 feet of law enforcement after being asked to stop would then result in a Class 3 misdemeanor. — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2026