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Misdeeds: meaning, definitions and examples

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misdeeds

 

[ mɪsˈdiːdz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal behavior

Misdeeds are actions that are morally or legally wrong, especially when causing harm to others. They are typically considered as violations of accepted moral standards or laws.

Synonyms

crimes, offenses, transgressions, wrongdoings.

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Word Description / Examples
misdeeds

Misdeeds are minor or moderate actions that are morally wrong or dishonest. They may not always be illegal, but they are often considered unethical or improper.

  • His misdeeds in the office included taking credit for others' work and lying about his accomplishments
wrongdoings

Wrongdoings refer to actions that are morally or legally wrong. This term can encompass a broad range of negative behaviors, from minor offenses to serious crimes.

  • The CEO's involvement in financial wrongdoings caused a scandal and led to his resignation
transgressions

Transgressions are actions that go against a rule, law, or moral code. This word is often used in formal contexts and can be used to describe both minor and serious violations.

  • His transgressions against the company's code of conduct led to his dismissal
offenses

Offenses can range from minor to serious acts that violate laws or rules. This term is often used in legal and formal contexts.

  • Parking in a no-parking zone is a minor offense, but it can still result in a fine
crimes

Crimes are actions that break the law and are punishable by legal authorities. This word is used in legal contexts and implies a serious violation that could lead to prosecution.

  • The police are investigating the recent crimes in the neighborhood, including burglary and vandalism

Examples of usage

  • He was finally brought to justice for his misdeeds.
  • She regretted her misdeeds and vowed to make amends.
  • The company was fined for its financial misdeeds.
  • The politician's misdeeds were exposed by the media.
  • The detective was determined to uncover the truth behind the misdeeds.

Translations

Translations of the word "misdeeds" in other languages:

🇵🇹 malfeitos

🇮🇳 बुरे कार्य

🇩🇪 Missetaten

🇮🇩 perbuatan jahat

🇺🇦 злочини

🇵🇱 złe uczynki

🇯🇵 悪事

🇫🇷 méfaits

🇪🇸 fechorías

🇹🇷 kötü işler

🇰🇷 잘못된 행동

🇸🇦 الأفعال السيئة

🇨🇿 špatné skutky

🇸🇰 zlé skutky

🇨🇳 恶行

🇸🇮 slaba dejanja

🇮🇸 illskuverk

🇰🇿 жаман істер

🇬🇪 ცუდი საქციელები

🇦🇿 pis əməllər

🇲🇽 fechorías

Etymology

The word 'misdeeds' originated from Middle English 'misdede', which is a combination of 'mis-' (meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly') and 'deed' (meaning 'action' or 'act'). The term has been used since the 14th century to refer to wrongful or immoral actions.

See also: deeds, misdeed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,042, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.