malfeasance

Definitions

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

The performance of an illegal or harmful act.

Examples

The city official was fired after an investigation revealed his financial malfeasance.

The company's board of directors launched an inquiry into the CEO's alleged malfeasance.

Public trust was severely damaged by the widespread malfeasance within the department.

Synonyms

misconduct wrongdoing corruption misbehavior delinquency misdemeanor impropriety

Antonyms

integrity rectitude propriety honesty virtue ethics uprightness