Misdeed (misdide)

noun
/ˌmɪsˈdiːd/
méfait; délit (misdeed)

Signification

A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
A wrong or illegal act.
Traduction de la signification
Un acte malfaisant ou illégal; un crime
Un acte malfaisant ou illégal; un crime

Phrases d'exemple

He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.

Il regrettait ses méfaits passés et essayait de se racheter.
Il regrettait ses méfaits passés et essayait de se racheter.

He regretted his past misdeeds and apologized.

Il a regretté ses mauvaises actions passées et s'est excusé.
Il a regretté ses mauvaises actions passées et s'est excusé.

Synonymes

wrongdoing, offense, transgression, crime, sin
Entrée 1
wrongdoing, offense, transgression, crime
Entrée 2
crime, offense, wrongdoing, sin, transgression

Antonymes

good deed, virtue, righteousness, kindness
Entrée 1
good deed, virtue, righteousness, kindness
Entrée 2
virtue, good deed, righteousness

Collocations

past misdeed, serious misdeed, minor misdeed, confess misdeed, past misdeeds, criminal misdeed
Entrée 1
past misdeed, serious misdeed, minor misdeed, confess misdeed
Entrée 2
past misdeeds, criminal misdeed, confess misdeed

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