Fidelity and Misconduct

Fidelity

Fidelity noun - Adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty.

Misconduct is an antonym for fidelity.

Misconduct

Misconduct noun - A sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse.
Usage example: both parties cited misconduct as the reason for the divorce

Fidelity is an antonym for misconduct.

How words are described

sexual sexual fidelity sexual misconduct
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