| 单词 | misdeed |
| 释义 | misdeed (once / 2854 pages) n A misdeed is a type of bad behavior, especially behavior that's immoral. If you get caught stealing someone’s lunch, you’ll be punished for your misdeed. A deed is an action, and a misdeed is a specific type of action. It’s one that's wicked, unethical, illegal, or just plain wrong. It’s the opposite of a good deed. Cheating on a test is a misdeed. So is cheating on your spouse. Stealing is a misdeed, as is any other crime. Politicians get caught in scandals when their misdeeds are discovered, such as lying or taking bribes. It’s from the Old English misdæd for "sin, evil.” WORD FAMILYmisdeed: misdeeds+/deed: deeds, misdeed USAGE EXAMPLESBut Clinton’s misdeeds were not limited to the email scandal with which many people are familiar. Washington Times(Dec 07, 2016) Another common strategy is to set up hotlines, where nosy neighbours can report suspected misdeeds. Economist(Oct 14, 2016) Interestingly, in spite of Russia’s misdeeds, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is about 2 million votes ahead in the popular vote. Washington Post(Nov 28, 2016) n improper or wicked or immoral behavior Syn|Hypo|Hyper misbehavior, misbehaviour delinquency, juvenile delinquency an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor devilment, devilry, deviltry, mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenaniganreckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others ruffianismviolent lawless behavior familiarity, impropriety, indecorum, libertyan act of undue intimacy abnormality, irregularitybehavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality impropriety, indecencyan indecent or improper act indiscretion, peccadilloa petty misdeed infantilisminfantile behavior in mature persons blaze, hellnoisy and unrestrained mischief monkey businessmischievous or deceitful behavior deviance, deviationdeviate behavior obscenityan obscene act hooliganism, malicious mischief, vandalismwillful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct activity that transgresses moral or civil law |
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