Misconduct and Waggery

Misconduct

Misconduct noun - Improper or illegal behavior.

Waggery and misconduct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Waggery" instead a noun "Misconduct".

Waggery

Waggery noun - Playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm.
Usage example: tossing lighted firecrackers around is not the kind of harmless waggery that it might seem

Misconduct and waggery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Misconduct" instead a noun "Waggery".
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