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misdeed Definition

mis·deed (mis dēd, misdēd′)

noun

a wrong or wicked act; crime, sin, etc.

misdeed Synonyms

misdeed

n.

misdeed Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • body: It is, Paul says, ' by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body ' .
  • partner: LLP's protect each partner's personal assets from exposure to the misdeeds of other partners or employees.
  • people: I hope you don't mind me saying that your link criticizes a whole organization for the misdeeds of two people.

Converse of object

  • commit: The only power a professional body has over those who commit misdeeds is to remove them from the register.

Adjective modifier

  • alleged: The suit, filed late on Monday, provides a fairly detailed and lengthy laundry list of alleged misdeeds by Intel.
  • past: Her past misdeeds are regularly referred to, yet how often are we reminded of Juliet's unpleasant behavior during her first term.
  • own: In fact, BAT is reaping the whirlwind sown by its own corporate misdeeds.
  • other: This gives them immunity under national law, and from liability for criminal proceedings for abuse of their powers and any other misdeeds.
  • previous: Annoying persons are nothing other than the agents of one's own previous misdeeds.
  • such: However, blaming globalization for the consequences diverts attention from such criminal misdeeds and also misdirects analysis of their underlying causes.

Preposition: in

  • life: In the Hindu culture of Nepal, leprosy is perceived in many village communities as a punishment for misdeeds in a former life.
misdeed Quotes

Maxima debetur puero reverentia, si quid turpe paras. If you are planning any misdeed, never forget that a child has a first claim on your respect.

—Juvenal full name Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis

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