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misdeed
noun mis·deed \-ˈdēd\
: a morally wrong or illegal act
Full Definition of MISDEED
: a wrong deed : offense
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First Known Use of MISDEED
before 12th century
Related to MISDEED
- Synonyms
- breach, crime, debt, error, lawbreaking, malefaction, offense, misdoing, sin, transgression, trespass, violation, wrongdoing
- Antonyms
- noncrime
Rhymes with MISDEED
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MISDEED Defined for Kids
misdeed
noun mis·deed \mis-ˈdēd\
Definition of MISDEED for Kids
: a bad action
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