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as in wrongdoing
improper or illegal behavior
some rough play got the hockey player fined for misconduct on the ice
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as in adultery
a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse
both parties cited misconduct as the reason for the divorce
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as in to abuse
to manage badly
misconducted the polar expedition and paid for his mistakes with his life
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Recent Examples of misconduct
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Her death leaves a hole in the San Diego County journalism community, which has struggled to keep up with reporting on waste and misconduct across local governments as news outlets adjust to shifting economic models.
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Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Andrew was then arrested on February 19—his 66th birthday—on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Her death leaves a hole in the San Diego County journalism community, which has struggled to keep up with reporting on waste and misconduct across local governments as news outlets adjust to shifting economic models.
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Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
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In addition, referees were instructed to apply the rules regarding fouls and misconducts more strictly – a move meant to protect players and their inventiveness.
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Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconduct
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Defendants have denied wrongdoing, calling it an industrial accident.
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One filing cited industry estimates suggesting that base live TV streaming packages rose significantly over time when sports programming was included, though Disney has denied any wrongdoing.
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The filings alleged adultery as the reason behind the divorce.
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Public opinion is against adultery.
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For more on how attackers can abuse connected devices, see our report on how the FBI warned that more than 1 million Android devices were hijacked by malware.
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Some dogs fear brooms, vacuum cleaners or other household products, particularly if they’ve been hurt or abused in the past.
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Researchers say this kind of chatbot cheating is common, increasing, and a significant warning sign.
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Throughout her time on the show, Batula experienced the ups and downs of her relationship with Cooke, which included multiple cheating allegations on his part.
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Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.
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Diseases that damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter blood were blamed for 55,081 deaths in 2024.
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Judge Sullivan concluded in his June 25 decision to order Blanche to release more information or explain himself that Blanche had likely violated the transparency law.
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Guests were reportedly required to sign nondisclosure agreements before receiving any event details (although the NDAs were said not to have included any penalties for violating the terms).
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But a ruling class that systematically blinds itself to the most profound longings of human beings will misunderstand and misgovern those under its sway.
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Founders often mismanage their crucial first sales hire, mistakenly seeking candidates suited for large corporations.
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Her ability to mismanage several things at once is truly remarkable.
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“Misconduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconduct. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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