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misdeed Synonyms

Another word for misdeed

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• noun (Context 1)

A wicked, immoral, or illegal act; a transgression or wrongdoing.

Usage Example

"The investigative committee uncovered a long history of financial misdeeds within the corporation."

Strongest
wrongdoing
transgression
offense
Strong
infraction
misdemeanor
sin
crime
malfeasance
trespass
Weak
peccadillo

Opposites of misdeed

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

good deed
benefaction
virtue
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• Nearby Words

miscue
miscut
misdeal
misdeed
misdefine
misdeliver
misdelivery

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