misdemeanor
Translation
misdemeanor, minor wrongdoing, misdeed
Examples
He was charged with a misdemeanor.
He was charged with a misdemeanor.
Her youthful misdemeanors were soon forgotten.
Her youthful misdemeanors were soon forgotten.
Grammar Patterns
((a misdemeanor)) a minor crime He was charged with a misdemeanor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: offense, infraction, transgression; Antonyms: felony
Etymology
From the prefix 'mis-' (wrong) + 'demeanor' (behavior). Literally 'wrong behavior'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'missed' or failed 'demeanor' (proper behavior).