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Misdeed

noun

/ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Meaning

A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing

A wrong or illegal act.

He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.

He regretted his past misdeeds and apologized.

wrongdoing, offense, transgression, crime, sin

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wrongdoing, offense, transgression, crime

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crime, offense, wrongdoing, sin, transgression

good deed, virtue, righteousness, kindness

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good deed, virtue, righteousness, kindness

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virtue, good deed, righteousness

past misdeed, serious misdeed, minor misdeed, confess misdeed, past misdeeds, criminal misdeed

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past misdeed, serious misdeed, minor misdeed, confess misdeed

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past misdeeds, criminal misdeed, confess misdeed

disdainful pride; arrogance

a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft

a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children

The quality of being resonant; a deep, full, and reverberating sound or strong impact.

the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable

an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving