misdoings

noun

Definition of misdoingsnext
plural of misdoing
1
as in crimes
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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2
as in wrongdoings
improper or illegal behavior kept a watchful eye for any misdoing by the members of the clergy

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  1. crimes
  2. violations
  3. misdeeds
Noun
  • People who are committing crimes in this country.
    NBC News, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • They were finally vacated of all crimes against them in 2002.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of crimes
Noun
  • The Wauwatosa Police Department has fielded at least 5,900 calls for traffic violations in the city between January and July 2024, according to the Wauwatosa Citizen Crime Map.
    Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That similar proposal to charge a 2% fine on every fee related to a criminal case and civil traffic violations failed to win majority support in the Senate in 2022 and thus did not appear on the ballot.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of violations
Noun
  • Someone accused of misdeeds could potentially claim that the evidence presented against them is fake.
    Perry Carpenter, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • To call out the meat industry for its misdeeds and advocate for meaningful regulations would require courage few farm state politicians have been willing to show.
    Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Definition of misdeeds
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misdoing

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misdoubt

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