misdemeanor

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: mis-de-mean-or (4)

English Definition

A minor wrongdoing or a nonindictable offense.

Example Sentence

Violating traffic rules is a misdemeanor.

US IPA /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/
UK IPA /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(r)/