MISFEASANCES Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

misfeasances

noun

plural of misfeasance

as in misprisions

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Noun

These include felonies, misdemeanors and, in some cases, arrests without convictions - all things that can show up on background checks.

— Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Defense attorney Matthew Begoun said prosecutors had discretion to pursue felony charges but instead elected to file misdemeanors based on the circumstances of the case.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of misdemeanors

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France fans will be hoping his return to the ranks will help right the wrongs of that night in Berlin.

— Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Texas Longhorns Speaking of those Longhorns, Texas will be looking to right the wrongs from a disappointing 2025 heading into this year.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of wrongs

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To complete the drama, England finished with 13, Argentina with 15 when Henry Pollock was sent to the sin-bin over team infringements and Emmanuel Iyogun, on debut, for cynical offending.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
The Bill of Rights establishes the rights of the people against infringements by the State.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026

Definition of infringements

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Last November, both TMZ and CBS News reported alleged infractions, including being caught with homemade alcohol and trying to make a forbidden three-way phone call.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, VIBE.com, 24 July 2026
Reports issued by the NCAA in two major infractions cases painted a damning picture of the football program’s attitude toward compliance.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of infractions

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The suit alleges violations of her First Amendment rights and that she was discriminated against because of her Muslim religion.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
The case was about violations of UNCLOS, which covers the rights of states related to business, environment, natural resources, and freedom of navigation.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of violations

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