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misdeeds
[/mɪsˈdiːdz/]
noun
pl: misdeeds
má ações
1.
wicked or illegal actions; criminal or immoral acts
The criminal was punished for his past misdeeds.
O criminoso foi punido pelas suas má ações passadas.
2.
minor wrongdoings or misbehavior
The teacher scolded the students for their misdeeds during lunch.
A professora repreendeu os alunos pelas suas má ações durante o almoço.
Synonyms
wrongdoings
crimes
offenses
infractions
transgressions
misconduct
misbehavior
Antonyms
good deeds
virtues
righteousness
morality
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
má ações
standard usage for criminal or immoral acts
Brazil
delitos
more formal legal term for crimes
Portugal
má ações
standard usage; also 'delitos' in legal contexts
Portugal
travessuras
used informally for minor misbehavior
Related Idioms & Phrases
come to light (misdeeds come to light)
pay for one's misdeeds
atone for misdeeds
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