misdeed

noun
UK: /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/
US: /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

  1. A bad or illegal act; wrongdoing.

    1. He was punished for his misdeed.
    2. The politician apologized for his past misdeed and promised to do better.

  2. An action that is morally wrong.

    1. Stealing is a misdeed.
    2. She felt guilty for her misdeed, even though no one knew about it.

Synonyms

offense sin crime transgression wrongdoing

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "misdeed" in English means: A bad or illegal act; wrongdoing., An action that is morally wrong..

The phonetic transcription of "misdeed" is /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/ in British English and /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "misdeed": offense, sin, crime, transgression, wrongdoing.

Example usage of "misdeed": "He was punished for his misdeed.". More examples on the page.