misdemeanor

noun
UK: /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/
US: /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

  1. A minor crime, less serious than a felony.

    1. The theft was only a misdemeanor.
    2. He was charged with a misdemeanor for shoplifting a candy bar from the store.

  2. A bad or unacceptable action that is not very serious.

    1. This was a minor misdemeanor.
    2. Although forgetting her homework was a misdemeanor, her teacher understood.

Synonyms

offense infraction transgression delinquency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "misdemeanor" in English means: A minor crime, less serious than a felony., A bad or unacceptable action that is not very serious..

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

Synonyms for "misdemeanor": offense, infraction, transgression, delinquency.

Example usage of "misdemeanor": "The theft was only a misdemeanor.". More examples on the page.