Complete Definition of "misdeed"

English
Etymology
mis- + deed

Noun
en-noun

#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.

Related terms
misdo
misdoer

See also
mischief

Synonyms
misdemeanor
misdoing

Translations
Dutch: vergrijp, n, wandaad f
French: méfait f

References
Websters

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