MISDOINGS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

misdoings

noun

plural of misdoing

as in crimes

a breaking of a moral or legal code the sordid misdoings of the city councilman were exposed as a result of an intense investigation by the local newspaper

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as in wrongdoings

improper or illegal behavior kept a watchful eye for any misdoing by the members of the clergy

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Recent Examples of misdoings When Whitney accuses her of lying to cover up her misdoings, everything explodes. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025

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Noun

For Luis Javier Santos, the former head of UFERCO who investigated the case against Hernández, the former leader’s return represents a failure to prosecute him for his crimes, rather than a chance for justice.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Because of his previous felonies, though none for violent crimes, Pfister could now be defined as a habitual offender under Michigan law and faces prison.

— Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of crimes

Noun

In addition to families reflecting on their experiences as patients, numerous NUH staff members detailed wrongdoings by the healthcare system.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
But despite Clark’s wrongdoings on and off the course, the decorum of being a golf patron, especially at a major championship, is paramount.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of wrongdoings

Noun

The game featured several scrums after the whistle, a spirited fight between Montreal’s Josh Anderson and Tampa Bay’s Declan Carlile, and seven 10-minute misconducts — culminating in 126 penalty minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The chaotic matchup saw referees call 65 penalties for 312 minutes, including 13 game misconducts.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025

Definition of misconducts

Noun

The city has also issued orders to deal with graffiti, weeds, disrepair and other violations.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
The state ethics commission accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of failing to disclose more than $180,000 of contributions and other violations.

— David Wickert, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of violations

Noun

However, that same confidentiality also empowers terrorists and criminals to conceal their misdeeds—including the systemic abuse of millions of children.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026
Whether that’s correct and whether the IG found other misdeeds are not yet known.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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