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Misbehavior vs Malfeasance - What's the difference?

misbehavior | malfeasance |

As nouns the difference between misbehavior and malfeasance

is that misbehavior is action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected while malfeasance is wrongdoing.

misbehavior

English

Alternative forms

* (UK/Commonwealth ) misbehaviour

Noun

  • Action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected.
    • The teacher did not tolerate misbehavior in his classroom.

    Anagrams

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    malfeasance

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia malfeasance) (en noun)
  • wrongdoing
  • (legal) Misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official that causes damage.

    • Synonyms

    * (wrongdoing) misconduct, wrongdoing

    Related terms

    * malfeasant * malefactor * maleficent * misfeasance * nonfeasance