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misdeed (n.)

Old English misdæd (West Saxon), misded (Anglian, Kentish) "a wicked action, evil deed, sin," a common Germanic compound (compare Old Saxon misdad, Old Frisian misdede, Middle Dutch misdaet, Old High German mistat, German Missetat, Gothic missadeþs); see mis- (1) "bad, wrong" + deed (n.). The oldest surviving English noun in mis- (1).

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Definitions of misdeed from WordNet

misdeed (n.)
improper or wicked or immoral behavior;
Synonyms: misbehavior / misbehaviour
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