Misdeed

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed (noun)

  1. An action that is wrong or harmful, especially one that breaks rules or harms other people.
  2. A less serious wrong action than a major crime, often used in legal or official writing.

Examples

  • The report lists each wrong act clearly.
  • The judge punished the wrong act without delay.