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
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
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The president has consistently denied any wrongdoing and is appealing the verdict.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Andrew has also been charged with rape, though both brothers have denied any wrongdoing.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2025
But Judge Tanya Chutkan, an appointee of former President Obama, found that the agency was unable to provide evidence of wrongdoing.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 19 Mar. 2025
Buma's former attorney denied any wrongdoing when the raid on Buma's home was reported in late 2023.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Andrew has also been charged with rape, though both brothers have denied any wrongdoing.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2025
But Judge Tanya Chutkan, an appointee of former President Obama, found that the agency was unable to provide evidence of wrongdoing.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 19 Mar. 2025
Buma's former attorney denied any wrongdoing when the raid on Buma's home was reported in late 2023.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongdoing. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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wrongdoing
noun
wrong·do·ing
ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-iŋ
: injurious, criminal, or improper behavior
denied any wrongdoing
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