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misdoing

noun

Definition of MISDOING

:  the act or an instance of misbehaving :  misconduct
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First Known Use of MISDOING

15th century

Related to MISDOING

Synonyms
breach, crime, debt, error, lawbreaking, malefaction, misdeed, offense, sin, transgression, trespass, violation, wrongdoing
Antonyms
noncrime

Rhymes with MISDOING

undoing, wrongdoing

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. misdoing
  2. misdo
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