misdemeanor

Noun

Meaning

Ill behavior; evil conduct; fault.

A crime less than a felony.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

misdeed fault violation misconduct infringement trespass transgression infraction misbehavior misdemeanour petty crime naughtiness error crime wrong

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Antonyms

right good justice principle honor integrity

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Hypernyms

crime criminal offence criminal offense law-breaking

Hyponyms

perjury sedition disorderly conduct false pretense breach of the peace indecent exposure

Phrases with the word

misdemeanor warrant a misdemeanor

Examples

According to charges filed in Anoka County, Victor Johnson faces three felony fourth-degree assault charges, one gross misdemeanor count of second-degree DWI and one misdemeanor charge of inattentive driving in connection to the Jan. Source: Internet

According to San Diego Health Officer Wilma Wooten, any business or entity that violates the order faces a misdemeanor and a fine of $1,000. Source: Internet

According to Mr. Robbins’ research, some states do not allow citizen’s arrest of misdemeanors unless the misdemeanor involves a “breach of the peace.” Source: Internet

Adding insult some district attorneys decline to pursue misdemeanor crimes, what has been referred to as quality of life crimes. Source: Internet

According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, Nordland remains on the lam, wanted on a single misdemeanor count of assault. Source: Internet

After defeating the Soviet Union, the victorious US went about putting its imprimatur on its status as the sole superpower by first allowing Kuwait to be occupied and then pulverizing Iraq for its misdemeanor. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

misdemean oneself misdemeanant misdemeanist misdemeanor warrant misdemeanorization misdemeanorize