Lapse and Misconduct

Lapse

Lapse noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

Misconduct and lapse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misconduct" instead the word "Lapse" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: lapsed, lapsing, lapsus

Misconduct

Misconduct noun - Improper or illegal behavior.
Usage example: some rough play got the hockey player fined for misconduct on the ice

Lapse and misconduct are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lapse" instead the word "Misconduct" as a noun or a verb.

How words are described

blatant blatant lapse blatant misconduct
serious serious lapse serious misconduct
major major lapse major misconduct
drunken drunken lapse drunken misconduct
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