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Misdeed vs Indignity - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between misdeed and indignity

is that misdeed is that which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime while indignity is degradation, debasement or humiliation.

misdeed

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime.
  • The petty misdeeds of his youth came back to haunt him when he ran for political office and his character was smeared.

    Synonyms

    * misdemeanor * misdoing

    See also

    * mischief

    References

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    Anagrams

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    indignity

    English

    Noun

    (indignities)
  • degradation, debasement or humiliation
  • an affront to one's dignity or pride