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- DictionaryMis·deed/ˌmisˈdēd/
noun
- 1. a wicked or illegal act: "his past misdeeds were forgiven"
IPA guide. A misdeed is a type of bad behavior, especially behavior that's immoral. If you get caught stealing someone’s lunch, you’ll be punished for your misdeed. A deed is an action, and a misdeed is a specific type of action. It’s one that's wicked, unethical, illegal, or just plain wrong.
an act that is criminal or bad: I cannot be held responsible for the misdeeds of others. (Definition of misdeed from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
5 days ago · misdeed. (mɪsdiːd ) Word forms: plural misdeeds. countable noun. A misdeed is a bad or evil act. [formal] ...the alleged financial misdeeds of his government. Synonyms: offence, wrong, crime, fault More Synonyms of misdeed. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Mar 12, 2024 · misdeed (plural misdeeds) That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime . The petty misdeeds of his youth came back to haunt him when he ran for political office and his character was smeared.
Definition of misdeed noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Apr 28, 2024 · misdeed. (mɪsdid ) Word forms: misdeeds plural. countable noun. A misdeed is a bad or evil act. [formal] ...the alleged financial misdeeds of his government. Synonyms: offence, wrong, crime, fault More Synonyms of misdeed. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Misdeed definition, an immoral or wicked deed. See more.
