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misdeed

American  
[mis-deed] / mɪsˈdid /

noun

  1. an immoral or wicked deed.

    Synonyms:
    fault, transgression, offense
misdeed British  
/ ˌmɪsˈdiːd /

noun

  1. an evil or illegal action

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Etymology

Origin of misdeed

before 900; Middle English misdede, Old English misdǣd. See mis- 1, deed

Example Sentences

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Carl’s duplicitous behavior, meanwhile, leads Roy to think his brother is planning to make him the fall guy for their mutual misdeeds.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Taaf suggested that I might want to offer up an apology for my life", King wrote, "but an apology assumes a crime, an offence, a misdeed".

From BBC

“The past is over. A sunk cost, if you will. All the pains and losses, the mistakes and misdeeds—none of these can be undone.”

From Literature

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

You are not prisoners of your brother’s misdeeds.

From MarketWatch

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