misdeed

noun

mis·​deed ˌmis-ˈdēd How to pronounce misdeed (audio)
Synonyms of misdeednext
: a wrong deed : offense

Examples of misdeed in a Sentence

She threatened to expose to the public the misdeeds he had committed. punished for her misdeeds by the church elders
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First of all, don’t hide misdeeds and screwups, which comes naturally by not committing misdeeds and not screwing up. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 His journey will unravel past ghosts and future misdeeds. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026 During its run from 2002 to 2016, Gawker regularly exposed the hubris, hypocrisy and misdeeds of the famous, wealthy and powerful. Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026 Magyar presented himself as a longtime insider of Orbán’s world who was now exposing the misdeeds of his former friends and colleagues. Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for misdeed

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of misdeed was before the 12th century

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“Misdeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdeed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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misdeed

noun
mis·​deed (ˈ)mis-ˈdēd How to pronounce misdeed (audio)
: an evil or illegal deed

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