CEFR B1

misdeed

noun

Meaning

An illegal or immoral act.

Examples

The king vowed to punish the misdeed that had caused so much suffering.
He confessed to his misdeed and accepted the consequences.

Synonyms: wrongdoing, offense, crime, transgression

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misdeed (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈdiːd/

Definition

An illegal or immoral act.

Examples

The king vowed to punish the misdeed that had caused so much suffering.
He confessed to his misdeed and accepted the consequences.
The company was fined for its financial misdeeds.

How to Use misdeed

commit a misdeed (collocation): To perform an illegal or immoral act. — "The politician was accused of committing a misdeed that damaged public trust."
punish a misdeed (collocation): To impose a penalty for an illegal or immoral act. — "The school has a policy to punish any misdeed that disrupts learning."

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