misdoing

noun

ˌmis-ˈdü-iŋ How to pronounce misdoing (audio)
Definition of misdoingnext
1
as in crime
a breaking of a moral or legal code the sordid misdoings of the city councilman were exposed as a result of an intense investigation by the local newspaper

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as in wrongdoing
improper or illegal behavior kept a watchful eye for any misdoing by the members of the clergy

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Recent Examples of misdoing When Whitney accuses her of lying to cover up her misdoings, everything explodes. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025 An American journalist seeking to write about the rich celebrities instead learns about financial, political and treasonous misdoings – even murder. — Carole Goldberg, courant.com, 3 July 2019 Yet, the very reality of 2018 is that Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Justice nomination pushed the seemingly consequence-free misdoings of those attending the country’s elite prep schools into the news cycle. — Veronica Walsingham, Teen Vogue, 5 Oct. 2018 This is not the first time Facebook has had to publicly increase previous estimates of misdoings on its platform. — Issie Lapowsky, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2018 South Korean politicians accused of misdoing often apologize for causing trouble while still denying wrongdoing. — Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2018 All of the angst could have been avoided if not for some political misdoings. — Joe Haakenson, Daily Pilot, 21 Dec. 2017 Reports about financial misdoings, the possible collapse of venerable institutions, rising unemployment caused by advanced technology — all of these affected the psychology of spending. — Robert J. Shiller, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdoing
  1. crime
  2. wrongdoing
  3. violation
  4. misconduct
  5. sin
Noun
  • Both candidates believe violent crime should be the priority at the district attorney’s office.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The state persistently ranks near the bottom nationally on poverty, crime and public education, and disenchanted voters are pleading for change.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of crime
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  • The investigation ended without charges against Collins or her staff, and her office denies wrongdoing.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Comey has denied any wrongdoing in that case and is seeking to have the indictment tossed out by a judge.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrongdoing
Noun
  • This was a violation at the opening inspection and was to be corrected prior to opening.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The law firm said that a license plate violation will not add points on your DMV record.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of violation
Noun
  • Davis argued that Slotkin described targeting junior personnel and young professionals to discourage them from serving, rather than solely to pursue justice for alleged misconduct.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner earlier in October said that Lewis was acquitted in a previous murder case, blaming police misconduct for the outcome.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of misconduct
Noun
  • Formerly, Christians were taught that greed--that is, the immoderate pursuit and love of money--was a sin.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Per the official logline, in the final season, as the survivors race to bury their sins before rescue arrives and an old flame roars back into town with plans of her own.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Misdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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