Misconduct Definition & Meaning
misconduct
- noun
- bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
- activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"
- verb
- behave badly; "The children misbehaved all morning"
- manage badly or incompetently; "The funds were mismanaged"
"Misconduct" in song lyrics
See how misconduct is used in real songs:
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"Allow this like judges allow prosecutorial misconduct"
Capital-X — Face the Music -
"Before we chop off ya hands for worker's misconduct"
Immortal Technique f/ C-Rayz Walz, Diabolic, Loucipher, — Peruvian Cocaine -
"new york state sexual misconduct"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with misconduct
Usage tips for "misconduct"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "misconduct" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for misconduct to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does misconduct mean?
- bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing" behave badly; "The children misbehaved all morning" manage badly or incompetently; "The funds were mismanaged"
- What part of speech is misconduct?
- Misconduct is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does misconduct have?
- Misconduct has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).