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Misdeed

usgb/ˌmɪsˈdiːd/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Misdeed implies a moral judgement and suggests something unethical or immoral has been done. SlideThe community shunned him for his misdeeds.
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Legal ContextPlay
'Misdeed' often relates to actions that break the law, highlighting the seriousness of the act. SlideThe prosecutor outlined the defendant's misdeeds in court.
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Moral ResponsibilityPlay
Using 'misdeed' suggests that someone should be held accountable for their harmful actions. SlideHe was remorseful for his past misdeeds.