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malefaction Synonyms

Another word for malefaction

Choosing another word for malefaction that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A criminal offense, evil deed, or act of wrongdoing.

Usage Example

"The investigative committee uncovered a series of financial malefactions committed by the former executives."

Strongest
misdeed
transgression
wrongdoing
offense
Strong
crime
delict
infraction
iniquity
sin
malfeasance

Opposites of malefaction

The opposite of malefaction shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

benefaction
good deed
See all opposites of malefaction

• Nearby Words

malcontent
maldistributed
male
malefaction
maleness
malevolence
malevolent

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Malefaction. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/malefaction
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