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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Willis has denied wrongdoing and in January asked the Georgia Supreme Court to reinstate her on the election case.
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arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
In a previous trademark dispute with Adidas from a few years ago, Fashion Nova denied wrongdoing and countersued Adidas.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Mar. 2025
The Tates deny wrongdoing and criticized Uthmeier and DeSantis, who denounced them.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Patty's Lodge is not being investigated for any wrongdoing, Wolford said.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
In a previous trademark dispute with Adidas from a few years ago, Fashion Nova denied wrongdoing and countersued Adidas.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Mar. 2025
The Tates deny wrongdoing and criticized Uthmeier and DeSantis, who denounced them.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Patty's Lodge is not being investigated for any wrongdoing, Wolford said.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongdoing. Accessed 14 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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