
Misdeed
Negative Connotation
Misdeed implies a moral judgement and suggests something unethical or immoral has been done.

The community shunned him for his misdeeds.
Legal Context
'Misdeed' often relates to actions that break the law, highlighting the seriousness of the act.

The prosecutor outlined the defendant's misdeeds in court.
Moral Responsibility
Using 'misdeed' suggests that someone should be held accountable for their harmful actions.

He was remorseful for his past misdeeds.
Compare with
CrimeErrorFaultLapseMistakeOffenceSinTransgressionWrongdoing
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