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 company has also filed a countersuit denying allegations of wrongdoing, while claiming over $116 million in damages and lost profits.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Attorneys for both Billups and Rozier have denied any wrongdoing.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
That player was LeBron James, according to multiple reports, though he is not named in the indictment or accused of any wrongdoing.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Attorneys for both Billups and Rozier have denied any wrongdoing.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
That player was LeBron James, according to multiple reports, though he is not named in the indictment or accused of any wrongdoing.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongdoing. Accessed 30 Oct. 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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