misconduct
noun
improper or wrong behavior.
misconducts
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present tense formof misconduct (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Florida was whistled for 14 penalties, including two misconducts by Tkachuk, who insisted the Panthers are simply playing their brand of physical hockey.
From Washington Times β Jun. 6, 2023
“However,” she said, “the system that has allowed these misconducts remains.”
From New York Times β Apr. 29, 2022
Skinner and Martin received minors for roughing, while Pelech and Ross Johnston were issued 10-minute misconducts.
From Seattle Times β Apr. 23, 2022
"I started skating towards him but I'm about 50 feet away from the guy. I'm getting misconducts for just talking now. Not quite sure what that's about. What are you going to do?"
From Fox News β Oct. 29, 2021
Speaking of the Monroe Doctrine, he said, "We do not guarantee any state against punishment, if it misconducts itself."
From Theodore Roosevelt and His Times by Harold Howland
