misdeeds

NOUN

sin, crime

Synonyms

WEAK

breach of law criminality dirt dirty deed dirty pool fault infringement malefaction misbehavior misconduct miscue offense peccadillo slipup transgression trespass villainy violation wrong wrongdoing

Antonyms

WEAK

goodness

NOUN

crime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

infringement misbehavior misconduct offense peccadillo sin transgression violation

STRONG

criminality dirt fault miscue misdemeanor trespass villainy wrong

WEAK

dirty deed dirty pool malefaction slipup

Antonyms

STRONGEST

behavior manners obedience

Example Sentences

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The so-called “good” ones supposedly remain silent about their partners’ indiscretions, while those who publicize their misdeeds are painted as thankless harpies.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Rumors of his misdeeds deepened mistrust of Rasputin throughout the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Of course I have — Gene Griffin especially,” he says of the former manager whom he accuses in the book of a variety of financial misdeeds.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

The ruling could determine whether access to the internet—today’s lifeline for education, work, and civic life—can be taken away as punishment for digital misdeeds.

From Slate • Nov. 28, 2025

Charles thought back to his boyish lies and misdeeds.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman