verb (past tense of 'misdemean') as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The judge found that the defendant had been misdeamened by repeatedly violating court orders.

Definition:to act in a disrespectful, improper, or unlawful manner

From misdemean

Example:The lawyer urged the judge to treat the offense as a misdemeanor rather than a felony.

Definition:a minor crime or offense

From misdemeanor