What does misdemean mean?
Misdemean means (reflexive, archaic) With a reflexive pronoun: to cause (oneself) to behave badly..
Misdemean
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Meaning
(reflexive, archaic) With a reflexive pronoun: to cause (oneself) to behave badly..
Definitions by Sense
- (reflexive, archaic) With a reflexive pronoun: to cause (oneself) to behave badly.
- (intransitive) To misbehave.
Example Sentences
he misdemeaned himself
[Y]ou that beſt ſhould teach vs, / Haue miſdemean'd your ſelfe, and not a little: / Tovvard the King firſt, then his Lavves, in filling / The vvhole Realme, by your teaching & your Chaplaines / (for ſo vve are inform'd) vvith nevv opinions, / Diuers and dangerous; vvhich are Hereſies; / And not reform'd, may proue pernicious.
Synonyms for misdemean
Antonyms for misdemean
Related Words
Word Forms
- misdemeans
- misdemeaning
- misdemeaned
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for misdemean?
Common synonyms include misbehave.
What is the opposite of misdemean?
Possible antonyms include comport, behave.
How do you use misdemean in a sentence?
he misdemeaned himself
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