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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.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdoings
Noun
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Two of the three people authorities charged with crimes related to the killing of a Boise 19-year-old pleaded guilty to robbery, and both will spend the first portion of their sentences in juvenile detention.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Dec. 2025
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For all his crimes, Nichols was sentenced to the maximum punishment allowed for each charge — more than 200 years for 12 charges and death for the murder charge.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Their alleged wrongdoings went beyond the Wang Fuk Court.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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How many times does someone have to break the rules before consequences have to be paid for the wrongdoings?—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
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That relationship was based on sinners confessing their sins to this vicar.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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This lifelong Black Catholic bears no illusions about the sins of my church.—
Laura Washington,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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All of Andrew’s misconducts have been coming out amid the latest chapter of the Epstein scandal, and the royal family is doing its best to separate itself from the drama.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
1 Dec. 2025
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The chaotic matchup saw referees call 65 penalties for 312 minutes, including 13 game misconducts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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OpenAI, which has come under scrutiny for copyright violations – and also for striking massive ‘circular’ deals leading to fears of an AI bubble – said the deal shows how the creative community and AI can get along.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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In late 2024, a city inspector issued two city code violations that threatened to displace the Longfellow operation.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In order to keep his misdeeds a secret, Beau killed Lester.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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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
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“Misdoings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoings. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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