bad deed
Something morally wrong
A bad deed is an action that causes harm, violates moral standards, or wrongs another person.
The phrase carries a straightforward moral judgment—bad deeds are things you shouldn't have done and may need to make amends for.
It often appears in contexts of guilt, confession, or karmic thinking: No good deed goes unpunished, but bad deeds seem to get away scot-free.
The expression has a slightly old-fashioned or childlike quality, as adults more often speak of mistakes, wrongs, or transgressions.
- rudenessDisrespectful social behavior
- cold shoulderIntentional dismissive treatment
- immoralityQuality of being wicked
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- foul playCriminal or violent action
abuse · low blow · malice · dirty trick · dishonesty · lying · white lie · fraud · neglect · corruption · cheap shot · offense · discrimination · violence · hit and run · betrayal · stab in the back · sin
- wrongdoingmisconduct, crime, sabotage, crimes, misbehavior
- ___ deed phrases
- moralitymoral, moral values, immoral, moral principles, moral code
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Benevolent act
kindness · act of kindness · noble act · mitzvah · selfless act
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Benevolent act
service · charitable work · community service · philanthropy · giving