wrongdoing

[ rawng-doo-ing, -doo-, rong- ]

noun

1. behavior or action that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy.
2. an act that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy; misdeed; sin.

wrongdoing

/ ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or an instance of doing something immoral or illegal

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrongdoing¹

First recorded in 1470–80; wrong + doing

Example Sentences

Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing, although until he resigned from Congress on Wednesday night, he was still the subject of an open investigation being conducted by the House Ethics Committee into whether he committed sexual misconduct or used illegal drugs.

From Slate

Lopez denied any wrongdoing in court filings and is expected to be among the first to take the witness stand in the upcoming civil trial.

From Los Angeles Times

Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing.

From Los Angeles Times

Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing, and the Department of Justice declined to charge Gaetz with any crime following an investigation.

From Salon

After his latest arrest in March, McDonald initially denied all wrongdoing but later pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation.

From BBC

Related Words

• crime
• malpractice
• misbehavior
• misdeed
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• sin
• violation