malfeasance

The word “malfeasance” has 3 syllables: mal-fea-sance

It's pronounced as /mælˈfiːzəns/

What is synonym and antonym for malfeasance?

In the thesaurus, “malfeasance” has 33 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for malfeasance along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for malfeasance

blunder
crime
delinquency
error
familiarity
fault
flub
fumble
gaffe
goings-on
goof
hanky-panky
impropriety
indiscretion
lapse
malefaction
malpractice
misbehavior
misconduct
miscue
misdeed
misdemeanor
misdoing
misstep
mistake
sin
slip
slipup
stumble
transgression
trespass
wrong
wrongdoing

Antonyms for malfeasance

behavior
manners
obedience

Meanings of malfeasance

noun
1. Wrongdoing.
2. Misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official and causing damage.

Example Sentences

The company was investigated for malfeasance after reports of financial misconduct surfaced.
The mayor was charged with malfeasance in office for using public funds for personal gain.
The lawyer argued that there was no evidence of malfeasance in the case.
The board members were held accountable for their malfeasance in handling the corporation's funds.
The organization took swift action to address the malfeasance within its ranks.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to malfeasance, such as: behavior, blunder, crime, delinquency, error, familiarity, fault.

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