verb
misdemean
Misdemean (verb) means With a reflexive pronoun: to cause (oneself) to behave badly.
verb
1
With a reflexive pronoun: to cause (oneself) to behave badly.
2
To misbehave.
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Etymology
From mis- + demean.
Rhymes for misdemean
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What is the meaning of misdemean?
"misdemean" (verb) means with a reflexive pronoun: to cause (oneself) to behave badly.
What are the different meanings of misdemean?
"misdemean" has 2 main meanings: 1. With a reflexive pronoun: to cause (oneself) to behave badly; 2. To misbehave.