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misdemeanor Antonyms

Opposite of misdemeanor

Pinning down the opposite of misdemeanor requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A minor criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and typically punishable by a fine, probation, or brief incarceration in a local jail.

Usage Example

"Trespassing on the construction site was classified as a felony, resulting in community service and a modest fine."

Strongest
felony

Similar words to misdemeanor

Words similar to misdemeanor shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

misdeed
peccadillo
offense
infraction
transgression
indiscretion
violation
misbehavior
See all synonyms of misdemeanor

• Nearby Words

misdeed
misdefine
misdeliver
misdemeanor
misdescribe
misdevelopment
misdiagnose

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Misdemeanor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/misdemeanor
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