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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

They do not want the government telling parents how to raise their children, how to discipline them, or how to supervise them, or punishing them for their children’s crimes or misdeeds.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Williamson’s alleged misdeeds occurred in private work prior to her joining his staff, and his office said it placed her on leave in November 2024 after she informed him she was under investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

You are not prisoners of your brother’s misdeeds.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025

Charles thought back to his boyish lies and misdeeds.

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