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misdeed

/mɪsˈdiːd/ noun · British & US
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What does misdeed mean?

noun

A bad or wrong action, especially one that is illegal or immoral. A misdeed is often considered to be a serious offense.

Example

"The politician's misdeed was exposed in the media, leading to a loss of public trust."

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