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
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Whistleblowers — who report fraud, abuse and other wrongdoings — are protected from being retaliated against.
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Emma Bowman, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
The film ends with Ross going full Red Hulk in the White House Rose Garden (oops), nearly ruining his legacy (Sterns’ real prize) and ultimately forcing him to admit his wrongdoing, give up his office, and head to The Raft to serve an undetermined amount of time in the floating prison.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Feb. 2025
Adams has pleaded not guilty, denying any wrongdoing and calling the case political.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The rap mogul has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Emma Bowman, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
The film ends with Ross going full Red Hulk in the White House Rose Garden (oops), nearly ruining his legacy (Sterns’ real prize) and ultimately forcing him to admit his wrongdoing, give up his office, and head to The Raft to serve an undetermined amount of time in the floating prison.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Feb. 2025
Adams has pleaded not guilty, denying any wrongdoing and calling the case political.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The rap mogul has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongdoing. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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