misdemean
2 synonyms for misdemean, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Used with a reflexive pronoun to mean to make yourself act badly.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from mis- and demean.
Full origin of misdemean →