Meaning & Definition of Misconduct in English
English⟶
Misconduct
/mɪskɑndəkt/
noun
1. Bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
synonym:
- misconduct
2. Activity that transgresses moral or civil law
- "He denied any wrongdoing"
synonym:
- wrongdoing,
- wrongful conduct,
- misconduct,
- actus reus
verb
1. Behave badly
- "The children misbehaved all morning"
synonym:
- misbehave,
- misconduct,
- misdemean
2. Manage badly or incompetently
- "The funds were mismanaged"
synonym:
- mismanage,
- mishandle,
- misconduct