misdemeanor

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a crime less serious than a felony

Etymology

From mis- + demeanor.

In classic literature

Synonyms

misdemeanour, infraction, violation, infringement

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
crime
Narrower (hyponyms)
perjury, indecent exposure, false pretense, sedition, disorderly conduct

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