A deed is an action, and a misdeed is a specific type of action. It’s one that's wicked, unethical, illegal, or just plain wrong. It’s the opposite of a good deed. Cheating on a test is a misdeed. So is cheating on your spouse. Stealing is a misdeed, as is any other crime. Politicians get caught in scandals when their misdeeds are discovered, such as lying or taking bribes. (Vocabulary.com)
Since conduct is behavior, misconduct is behavior that's not quite right: some kind of shady or criminal conduct. If an accountant cooked the books — lied about finances — that's misconduct. A police officer taking a bribe is guilty of misconduct. Often, misconduct specifically refers to someone who does improper things on behalf of someone else, like the misconduct of a dishonest lawyer. (Vocabulary.com)
Alfred beat his children for even the smallest misdemeanour. (Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English)
offense: a breach of a moral or social code : SIN, MISDEED // was tolerant of his youthful offenses(Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
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