Fehlverhalten
dasNounmisconduct; misbehavior
English translations
- 01
misbehavior
- 02
misconduct
Word details
- German meaning
- Fehlverhalten ist ein unangebrachtes oder ungesetzliches Verhalten, oft von Personen in einer Machtposition.
- English meaning
- Misconduct is improper or unlawful behavior, often by people in a position of power.
- Synonym
- Vergehen, Fehltritt
- German example
- Sein Fehlverhalten führte zu seinem Rücktritt.
- English example
- His misconduct led to his resignation.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Fehlverhalten
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Unrecht
Injustice
- Drachenfutter
peace offering
- Zurechtweisung
Reprimand
- Vereinsausschluß
Expulsion from the club
- Vereinsausschluss
Expulsion from the club
- Strafmassnahme
Punitive measure
- Verruf
Disrepute
- Großmut
"Magnanimity" refers to a noble and benevolent disposition, which is shown in the willingness to forgive others or overlook their mistakes.
- bestrafen
to punish
- schelten
To scold or reprimand someone for a mistake or misbehavior.
- verziehen
To forgive
- in Ungnade fallen
To fall from grace
- abbitten
to apologize
- an den Pranger stellen
To pillory someone means to publicly expose or criticize someone, often for misconduct or moral failings.
- strafen
Punish
- Warnung
Warning
- Schuld
Debt
- Tadel
reprimand
- Bestrafung
punishment
- Vorwurf
Accusation
- Abbitte
Atonement
- Ausrede
Excuse
- Ungnade
Disgrace means that someone is no longer valued or favored, often due to misconduct or poor decisions.
- Vertuschung
Cover-up is the deliberate concealment of wrongdoing or crimes.
- Abstrafung
Punishment
- Amtsenthebung
Impeachment is the removal of an official from office, usually due to misconduct or violation of laws.
- Degradierung
Degradation refers to a demotion or humiliation in rank, status, or esteem.
- anzeigen
to report
- tadeln
to reprimand
- rügen
to reprimand, to scold
- abstrafen
Punish
- bleuen
to beat, to thrash (archaic)
- Nulltoleranz
Zero tolerance refers to a policy that applies without exception or mitigation to rule violations or misconduct.
- Exempel
Example, deterrent
- Rüffel
reprimand, scolding
- Abbeförderung
Demotion refers to the reduction of a person to a lower position or role, often as a result of misconduct or inadequate performance.
- Strafmaßnahme
Punitive measure
- abmahnen
To issue a formal warning to someone for misconduct or a violation of law, demanding that they cease the behavior.
- zurechtweisen
To reprimand, to scold
- degradieren
To demote means to lower someone to a lower rank or position, or to devalue something.
- beschämt
Ashamed means feeling embarrassment or humiliation due to a mistake or misconduct.
- Strafe
Penalty, punishment
- fristlos
Immediate
Example sentences with “Fehlverhalten”
Das Fehlverhalten des Mitarbeiters wurde untersucht. (The employee's misconduct was investigated.)
Frequently asked questions
Is it a formal word?
Yes, it is standard in professional and legal settings.