misdeed

Meanings

• Noun

  An act or behavior that is considered to be wrong, harmful, or injurious.

  - "His misdeeds came back to haunt him."
  - "The thief's misdeeds were exposed during the investigation."
  - "The misdeeds of some politicians are often kept hidden from the public."

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Synonyms

misdemeanor , misdoing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misdeed
deed , need , seed , reed , feed

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Variants

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misdeed , misdeeds

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Etymology

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Middle English (in the sense ‘wrongdoing, misdeed’): from Old French mal deis, mal deed, from mal ill + deis god, deed.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'misdeed' has been used in English literature since the 14th century.

2. In some legal contexts, a misdemeanor is a less serious crime or offense, often punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than a year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Transgression: A violation of a law, rule, or moral principle.

2. Crime: An act or omission that is punishable by law.

3. Sin: An act considered to be morally wrong and deserving of God's punishment.

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Culture

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The term 'misdeed' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict various forms of wrongdoing, from petty crimes to moral transgressions. In Shakespeare's 'Othello', the protagonist commits a series of misdeeds that ultimately lead to his downfall.

How to Memorize "misdeed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person committing an act that is considered harmful or wrong.
   - Visualize the consequences of the misdeed.
   - Mentally picture the word 'misdeed' and associate it with the image.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'misdeed' with the concept of wrongdoing.
   - Think of synonyms such as 'transgression', 'crime', or 'sin'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'M - Misdeed is a wrongdoing, D - Deed that is harmful, E - Error or mistake that is considered ill'.

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