MISDEED

misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed

(noun) improper or wicked or immoral behavior

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

misdeed (plural misdeeds)

That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime.

Synonyms

• misdemeanor

• misdoing

Anagrams

• Medised, demised, meddies, medised

Source: Wiktionary


Mis*deed", n. Etym: [AS. misd. See Deed, n.]

Definition: An evil deed; a wicked action. Evils which our own misdeeds have wrought. Milton.

Syn.

– Misconduct; misdemeanor; fault; offense; trespass; transgression; crime.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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