misdeed
pronunciation
How to pronounce misdeed in British English:
UK [ˌmɪsˈdi:d]
How to pronounce misdeed in American English:
US [mɪsˈdid]
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- Noun:
- improper or wicked or immoral behavior
Word Origin
- misdeed (n.)
- Old English misdæd "misdeed, evil deed, sin," common Germanic compound (compare Old Saxon misdad, Old Frisian misdede, Middle Dutch misdaet, German Missetat, Gothic missadeþs; see mis- (1) + deed (n.).
Example
- 1. I am afraid he can not atone for all his misdeed .
- 2. If you try to cover up your misdeed with a fig leaf , you will only make it more conspicuous .
- 3. John felt regret for his misdeed .
- 4. A misdeed means a wrong or illegal deed .
- 5. I didn t know what made them think that he was the one who committed that misdeed .