misdoings
Acts of misconduct
Misdoings are wrongful acts or instances of bad behavior.
The word is slightly old-fashioned and often appears in contexts of moral or professional misconduct: The audit revealed years of financial misdoings.
It tends toward the formal and is less common than its singular form misdoing or alternatives like wrongdoing.
Violations of law or rules
- transgressionsViolations of rules or laws
- violationsBreaches of rules
- infractionsMinor violations of rules
- improprietiesViolations of accepted conduct
indiscretions · trespasses · faults · wrongs · lapses · breaches · delinquency · malfeasance
Serious criminal offense
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- assaultViolent offensive act
robbery · burglary · larceny · forgery · extortion · bribery · racketeering · trafficking
Moral wrongdoing, grave injustice
- wickednessMoral corruption or evil
- immoralityQuality of being wicked
- viceBad habit or deputy
- depravityProfound moral corruption
evil · temptation · transgression · impurity · profligacy · decadence · corruption · ungodliness
Guilt for wrongdoing
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- regretSorrow over past actions
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- penitenceRemorse for misdeeds
self-reproach · confession · repentance · atonement · conscience · apology · amends · redemption
Unintended wrong actions
- blundersSerious mistakes from carelessness
- misstepsMistakes or errors
- oversightsFailures to notice
- slip-upsCareless small mistakes
lapses · misjudgments · miscalculations · gaffes · faux pas · failures · botches · bungles
Indirect results of actions
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- penaltiesPunishments for infractions
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
retribution · justice · restitution · damages · sanctions · liability · judgment · backlash
offenses
Violations of law or rules
- transgressionsViolations of rules or laws
- violationsBreaches of rules
- infractionsMinor violations of rules
improprieties · indiscretions · trespasses · faults · wrongs · lapses · breaches · delinquency · malfeasance · misdemeanors
felony
Serious criminal offense
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
assault · robbery · burglary · larceny · forgery · extortion · bribery · racketeering · trafficking · smuggling
iniquity
Moral wrongdoing, grave injustice
- wickednessMoral corruption or evil
- immoralityQuality of being wicked
- viceBad habit or deputy
depravity · evil · temptation · transgression · impurity · profligacy · decadence · corruption · ungodliness · sinfulness
remorse
Guilt for wrongdoing
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- regretSorrow over past actions
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
penitence · self-reproach · confession · repentance · atonement · conscience · apology · amends · redemption · absolution
mistakes
Unintended wrong actions
- blundersSerious mistakes from carelessness
- misstepsMistakes or errors
- oversightsFailures to notice
slip-ups · lapses · misjudgments · miscalculations · gaffes · faux pas · failures · botches · bungles · fumbles
repercussions
Indirect results of actions
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- penaltiesPunishments for infractions
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
accountability · retribution · justice · restitution · damages · sanctions · liability · judgment · backlash · ramifications
misdoingsgood deeds
Helpful, moral actions
righteous acts · good works · kindnesses · virtues · merits