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mis·con·duct
 misconduct
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
mihs
kan
duhkt
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| definition 1: |
improper, often unlawful behavior; misbehavior.
- synonyms:
- misbehavior, misdeed, transgression, wrongdoing
- similar words:
- malefaction, malfeasance, misstep
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| definition 2: |
poor or dishonest management, esp. by military or government officials.
- synonyms:
- maladministration, malfeasance, misgovernment, mishandling, mismanagement
- similar words:
- dereliction, malpractice, negligence
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| related words: |
crime, mischief, wrong |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
mIs
k n
duhkt
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| inflections: |
misconducts, misconducting, misconducted |
| definition: |
to manage poorly; mismanage.
- synonyms:
- maladminister, misgovern, mishandle, mismanage
- similar words:
- misappropriate, misdirect, neglect
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