malefaction
The word “malefaction” has 4 syllables: mal-e-fac-tion
It's pronounced as /ˌmæl.ɪˈfæk.ʃən/
What is synonym and antonym for malefaction?
In the thesaurus, “malefaction” has 107 synonyms and 35 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for malefaction along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for malefaction
- abomination
- abuse
- answerability
- antisocial behavior
- atrocity
- bias crime
- blameworthiness
- breach
- breach of law
- break
- caper
- carelessness
- case
- contrition
- corruption
- crime
- criminality
- culpability
- debauchery
- debt
- delict
- delictum
- delinquency
- depravity
- dereliction
- descent
- deviltry
- diablerie
- dirt
- dirty deed
- dirty pool
- disgrace
- dishonor
- downfall
- enormity
- error
- evil
- evil behavior
- evildoing
- failing
- fall
- fast one
- fault
- felony
- foible
- hate crime
- hit
- illegality
- immorality
- indiscretion
- infamy
- infraction
- infringement
- iniquitousness
- iniquity
- job
- lapse
- lawbreaking
- lawlessness
- liability
- licentiousness
- malfeasance
- malpractice
- misbehavior
- misconduct
- miscue
- misdeed
- misdemeanor
- misdoing
- misfeasance
- mismanagement
- misstep
- mortal sin
- negligence
- offence
- offense
- onus
- outrage
- peccability
- peccadillo
- peccancy
- penitence
- racket
- regret
- remorse
- responsibility
- scandal
- self-condemnation
- self-reproach
- shame
- sin
- sinfulness
- slipup
- sneak
- solecism
- stigma
- tort
- transgression
- trespass
- unlawful act
- unlawfulness
- vice
- villainy
- violation
- wickedness
- wrong
- wrongdoing
Antonyms for malefaction
- advantage
- behavior
- benefit
- blamelessness
- blessing
- correction
- delight
- faultlessness
- good
- good deed
- goodness
- guiltlessness
- happiness
- honor
- impeccability
- innocence
- irreproachability
- irresponsibility
- joy
- kindness
- manners
- morality
- noncrime
- obedience
- perfection
- pride
- purity
- respect
- right
- righteousness
- satisfaction
- strength
- success
- virtue
- virtuousness
Example Sentences
- The judge condemned the defendant for his malefaction, which had harmed many innocent people.
- The knight was sent on a quest to right the malefaction that plagued the kingdom.
- Historians debated whether the malefaction committed by the emperor should be forgiven.
- The police quickly uncovered evidence of a serious malefaction in the community.
- The king issued a decree to punish those responsible for the malefaction against the realm.
On this page you'll find 142 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to malefaction, such as: abomination, abuse, advantage, answerability, antisocial behavior, atrocity, behavior.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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