Basic Details
Word: Misdeed
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A wrong or bad action; something that is hurtful or unfair.
Synonyms: Wrongdoing, offence, transgression
Antonyms: Good deed, kindness, virtue
Idioms and Phrases
- Misdeeds will catch up: Means that bad actions will eventually be discovered or have consequences. Example: "He thought he could hide his lies, but misdeeds will catch up to him."
- To pay for ones misdeeds: To face the consequences of one's wrong actions. Example: "After failing the exam, she had to pay for her misdeeds by studying harder next time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The misdeed of stealing from others can lead to trust issues and sadness.
Example 2: Many people were upset with him after he committed a misdeed at the school charity event.
Example 3: She admitted her misdeed and apologised to her friend for being rude.
Fun Fact
The word "misdeed" comes from the Old English word "misdd," where "mis-" means "bad" or "wrong," and "dd" means "deed" or "action." It has been used in English for many centuries to refer to wrong actions.
Famous Quote
"Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them." Bruce Lee
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "misdeed" mean?
a) A good action
b) A wrong or bad action
c) A common practice
d) A helpful suggestion
Answer: b) A wrong or bad action
2. Which of these is a synonym of "misdeed"?
a) Kindness
b) Wrongdoing
c) Truth
d) Honour
Answer: b) Wrongdoing
3. Which sentence uses "misdeed" correctly?
a) The child won a prize for his misdeed in the art competition.
b) She was praised for her misdeed of helping others.
c) He learned from his misdeed and promised to do better.
d) They celebrated her misdeed of being kind.
Answer: c) He learned from his misdeed and promised to do better.
4. Which idiom suggests that bad actions will have consequences?
a) To pay for ones misdeeds
b) To dance with wolves
c) To see the world
d) To count your blessings
Answer: a) To pay for ones misdeeds
5. What is the opposite of "misdeed"?
a) Violation
b) Good deed
c) Mistake
d) Crime
Answer: b) Good deed
