How do you pronounce malfeasance?

malfeasance is pronounced as /mælˈfiːzəns/.

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malfeasance

⚖️malfeasance

noun

/mælˈfiːzəns/

malevolent malfunction

Meaning

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

Example Sentences

The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.

Example Expressions

official malfeasance

Synonyms

misconduct, wrongdoing, corruption, fraud, misbehavior

Antonyms

integrity, honesty, righteousness

Collocations

political malfeasance, corporate malfeasance, charged with malfeasance, acts of malfeasance

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