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mis·deed

misdeed

pronunciation:
mihs did
part of speech: noun
definition: an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act.
He paid a price for cheating on his entrance exam, but he escaped punishment for many other misdeeds.
similar words:
abuse, misconduct, offense