Misdoing and Misfeasance

Misdoing

Misdoing noun - A breaking of a moral or legal code.
Usage example: the sordid misdoings of the city councilman were exposed as a result of an intense investigation by the local newspaper

Misfeasance and misdoing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misfeasance" instead a noun "Misdoing".

Misfeasance

Misfeasance noun - Doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner.
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Synonyms for Misfeasance

Misdoing and misfeasance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Misdoing" instead a noun "Misfeasance".
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