Synonyms: misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, actus reus
Definition: activity that transgresses moral or civil law
Usage: he denied any wrongdoing
Similar words: activity
Definition: any specific behavior
Usage: they avoided all recreational activity
Synonyms: misconduct
Definition: bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
Similar words: direction, management
Definition: the act of managing something
Usage: he was given overall management of the program; is the direction of the economy a function of government?
Synonyms: misconduct, mishandle, mismanage
Definition: manage badly or incompetently
Usage: The funds were mismanaged
Similar words: deal, handle, manage, care
Definition: be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
Usage: I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts; She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
Synonyms: misbehave, misconduct, misdemean
Definition: behave badly
Usage: The children misbehaved all morning
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel