misconduct
/mɪsˈkɑndʌkt/
noun
- Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a person in a position of authority or trust.
- The teacher was fired for professional misconduct.
- The company has a zero-tolerance policy for financial misconduct.
- The athlete was banned from the sport for misconduct during the game.
Antonyms
verb
- To behave badly or improperly, especially in a professional or official role.
- The judge warned the lawyer not to misconduct the trial.
- If you misconduct the funds, you could face legal consequences.
- The officer was accused of misconducting himself during the investigation.