misdeed
/mɪsˈdiːd/ · mis.deed
noun
- That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime. The petty misdeeds of his youth came back to haunt him when he ran for political office and his character was smeared.
- A wrongful or unjust act, often resulting in harm or injury to others. The company's misdeeds in the financial scandal led to a significant loss of public trust.
Did you know? The term 'misdeed' has been used in literature to describe the actions of flawed characters, highlighting the consequences of their wrongdoing.