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Definition of Misdemean
1. Verb. Behave badly. "The children misbehaved all morning"
Generic synonyms: Act, Move
Specialized synonyms: Fall From Grace, Act Up, Carry On
Antonyms: Behave
Derivative terms: Misbehavior, Misconduct
Definition of Misdemean
1. v. t. To behave ill; -- with a reflexive pronoun; as, to misdemean one's self.
Definition of Misdemean
1. Verb. To behave badly; with a reflexive pronoun, i.e. to misdemean oneself. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Misdemean
Literary usage of Misdemean
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Judicial Dictionary, of Words and Phrases Judicially Interpreted, to by Frederick Stroud (1903)
"misdemean.—"misdemean himself in his Office," s. 6, 1W.&M. c. 21; V. Wildes v.
Russell, LR 1 CP 722; ..."
2. Walker's Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English by John Walker (1823)
"... mis-deem', ra to judge ill of misdemean, mls-de-mene'. r.«. to behave ill
misdemeanour, mis-de-me'nur. .;. a petty offence Misdo, ..."
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