wrongdoing
noun
wrong·do·ing
ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-iŋ 
1
: evil or improper behavior or action
cleared of any wrongdoing
2
: an instance of doing wrong
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Examples of wrongdoing in a Sentence
The corporation's wrongdoings must be exposed.
a local newspaper exposed the contractor's elaborate attempts to cover up his wrongdoings
Recent Examples on the Web
Combs has not been charged with any crime and has denied any wrongdoing.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
The company settled the suit for $5 million in 2023 without admitting to wrongdoing.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 28 May 2024
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
The company settled the suit for $5 million in 2023 without admitting to wrongdoing.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 28 May 2024
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongdoing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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wrongdoing
noun
wrong·do·ing
ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-iŋ
: injurious, criminal, or improper behavior
denied any wrongdoing
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