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a criminal act that is less serious than a felony
He was charged with committing a misdemeanor. a misdemeanor traffic violation
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Recent Examples of misdemeanors
The seven-page impeachment resolution claims Hegseth engaged in high crimes and misdemeanors, the constitutional basis for impeachment.
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Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Stuart Roane, 59, is charged with causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle with a Schedule I or II substance in his blood, a Level 5 felony, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangerment, and reckless driving, both Class A misdemeanors.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore avoids jail time after pleading no contest to misdemeanors related to an incident at a staffer’s home.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Moore initially faced a felony home-invasion charge, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, along with misdemeanors.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Both charges are misdemeanors, according to Mecklenburg County jail records.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
To apply for the program, someone cannot have any felonies or two or more misdemeanors on their record.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The 82-time PGA Tour winner is charged with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test — both misdemeanors.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Joseph Ray Parkhurst is facing charges of first-degree trespassing and second-degree property damage, both misdemeanors, according to a Camden County court document.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Stuart Roane, 59, is charged with causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle with a Schedule I or II substance in his blood, a Level 5 felony, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangerment, and reckless driving, both Class A misdemeanors.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore avoids jail time after pleading no contest to misdemeanors related to an incident at a staffer’s home.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Moore initially faced a felony home-invasion charge, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, along with misdemeanors.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Both charges are misdemeanors, according to Mecklenburg County jail records.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
To apply for the program, someone cannot have any felonies or two or more misdemeanors on their record.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The 82-time PGA Tour winner is charged with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test — both misdemeanors.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Joseph Ray Parkhurst is facing charges of first-degree trespassing and second-degree property damage, both misdemeanors, according to a Camden County court document.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanors
Noun
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The MPKs are failing to distinguish between nuisance crimes and a massive security breach.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Commerce City Police Department uses its Real Crime Center to track drones that are helping solve crimes and gather evidence.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Previous ceasefire attempts have had little impact, with both sides accusing each other of violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel has said its strikes are in response to that and other ceasefire violations.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bees don’t necessarily want to enter your home and bother you, but an open door or window can allow for some accidental trespasses.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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The pattern of trespasses at Mar-a-Lago culminated in a dramatic security incident on Sunday, when an armed man carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can breached the perimeter.—
WPEC Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Misdemeanors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanors. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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