Definition

A person who does something wrong or illegal.

Example

The misdoer was caught and brought to justice.

Conversation

Did you hear about that misdoer who got caught stealing bikes in our neighborhood?

Yeah, it's shocking! I never thought something like that could happen here.

I know, right? It's like we should always be aware of potential misdoers around us.

Absolutely, we need to look out for each other more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misdoer → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "doer" (from Old English "don", meaning to do). The word "misdoer" refers to a person who does wrong or commits misdeeds.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who does things 'wrongly' ('mis-') — that's why a misdoer is a person who commits wrong actions.

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