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单词 misconducts
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misconduct

noun

mis·​con·​duct ˌmis-ˈkän-(ˌ)dəkt How to pronounce misconduct (audio)
1
: mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
2
: intentional wrongdoing
specifically : deliberate violation of a law or standard especially by a government official : malfeasance
3
a
: improper behavior
b
: adultery
4
: a penalty (as in ice hockey) for improper behavior or abusive language (as toward an official)
misconduct
ˌmis-kən-ˈdəkt How to pronounce misconduct (audio)
transitive verb

Synonyms

  • malfeasance
  • misbehavior
  • misdoing
  • wrongdoing
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Example Sentences

He was forced to defend himself against charges of sexual misconduct. There have been reports of misconduct by several employees.
Recent Examples on the Web In 2020, a coalition of Kansas lawmakers, religious leaders and racial justice advocates asked the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to investigate Golubski and other members of the department who were accused of misconduct and abuse. Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 In the roughly year and a half since, the investigation has continued — as student-athletes have grieved and grappled with Cradock’s death and misconduct. Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022 The lawsuit, filed in early May in Christian County, near Springfield, alleges that Julie Craig in April published an online article under a pseudonym that accused DeVore of domestic abuse and attorney misconduct, among other allegations. Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Ubisoft in 2020 said that multiple senior executives left the company amid an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behavior. Sam Schechner, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Pritzker’s comments at a news conference on Tuesday came on the heels of articles published Friday by Capitol News Illinois, Lee Enterprises and ProPublica outlining a history of egregious patient abuses and other employee misconduct at Choate. Beth Hundsdorfer, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 Thursday's Labor Department order isn't the first time Wells Fargo has been accused of financial misconduct and whistleblower retaliation. Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Williams took over United Way Worldwide after three former employees accused it of tolerating a culture of sexism and misconduct and retaliating against them for speaking out. Thalia Beaty, ajc, 30 Aug. 2022 Julie Ann Matonis said in a statement that the district received multiple messages through its anonymous tip line about safety concerns and misconduct involving players on the football team. David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

misconduct

noun

mis·​con·​duct mis-ˈkän-ˌdəkt How to pronounce misconduct (audio)
: bad behavior

Legal Definition

misconduct

noun

mis·​con·​duct mis-ˈkän-dəkt How to pronounce misconduct (audio)
: intentional or wanton wrongful but usually not criminal behavior: as
a
: deliberate or wanton violation of standards of conduct by a government official
b
: wrongful behavior (as adultery) by a spouse that leads to the dissolution of the marriage
c
: an attorney's violation of the standards set for professional conduct
also : an attorney's and especially a prosecutor's use of deceptive or reprehensible methods in presenting a case to a jury
d
: impermissible behavior by a juror (as communicating about the case with outsiders, witnesses, or others, reading or hearing news reports about the case, or independently introducing evidence to other jurors)
e
: an employee's deliberate or wanton disregard of an employer's interests or disregard or violation of the employer's standards or rules that is sufficient to justify a denial of unemployment compensation

misconducts 1 of 2

noun

plural of misconduct
1
as in wrongdoings
improper or illegal behavior some rough play got the hockey player fined for misconduct on the ice

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • wrongdoings
  • crimes
  • malfeasances
  • misbehaviors
  • misdoings
  • mistakes
  • errors
  • trespasses
  • misdeeds
  • malpractices
  • sins
  • transgressions
  • misdemeanors
  • wrongs
  • blunders
  • improprieties
  • malefactions
  • indiscretions
  • gaffes
  • miscues
  • missteps
  • stumbles
  • faults
  • lapses
  • flubs
  • fumbles
  • slipups
  • hanky-pankies
  • familiarities
  • goofs
  • slips
  • goings-on
2
as in adulteries
a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse both parties cited misconduct as the reason for the divorce

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • adulteries
  • infidelities
  • disloyalties
  • affairs
  • inconstancies
  • perfidies
  • flirtations
  • treacheries
  • affaires
  • romances
  • criminal conversations
  • promiscuities
  • entanglements
  • intrigues
  • infatuations
  • amours
  • liaisons
  • passions
  • love affairs
  • free loves
  • attachments
  • flings
  • loves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fidelities
  • loyalties
  • fealties
  • devotions
  • allegiances
  • dedications
  • constancies
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misconducts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of misconduct
as in abuses
to manage badly misconducted the polar expedition and paid for his mistakes with his life

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • abuses
  • damages
  • mismanages
  • misgoverns
  • misrules
  • violates
  • maladministers
  • misuses
  • mishandles
  • harms
  • mistreats
  • maltreats
  • ill-uses
  • ill-treats
  • botches
  • hurts
  • bungles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • rules
  • husbands
  • governs
  • manages
  • handles
  • cares (for)
  • protects
  • aids
  • helps
  • nurtures
  • rescues
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