Synonyms of misdemeanors

misdemeanors

noun

plural of misdemeanor

as in crimes

law a criminal act that is less serious than a felony

He was charged with committing a misdemeanor.

a misdemeanor traffic violation

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misdemeanors

The three charges — DWI, refusing testing and obstruction/resisting arrest — are all class 1 misdemeanors in Virginia. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Moore has since been sentenced to 18 months of probation and spared jail time after pleading no contest to two misdemeanors, which came after his actions post-firing. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Gail Giustino, 77, was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors, including animal cruelty and confining an animal without sufficient food or water, Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek shared in a press conference on Monday, July 20. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

However, Forbes has still been charged with misdemeanors, one count of prowling, two counts of unauthorized lodging, and one count of petty theft of personal property in connection with her arrest. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Schmidt was charged with three misdemeanors, including second-degree terroristic threatening, disorderly conduct and attempting to influence a public servant, the report states. — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026

Speeding, running a red light, and getting a parking ticket are all class C misdemeanors. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Virginia has expanded automatic and petition-based sealing for many eligible non-convictions, misdemeanors, and certain lower-level felonies. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The man arrested last weekend is being held on a $500 bond on the misdemeanors. — Alex Brizee july 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026