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

Synonyms of wrongdoing

• crime
• violation
• sin

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Both Rocha and Ávila, who are both from the ruling Morena party, have denied wrongdoing. — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Brian Hooker has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Though Wasserman hasn’t been charged with any crime, the exchanges took place before Maxwell had been charged with any wrongdoing, and the LA28 board backed Wasserman, the entertainment mogul sold his agency after several prominent artists fled. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026

The Sabathani Community Center has never been accused of criminal wrongdoing or flagged by authorities in connection with the Feeding Our Future case. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

wrongdoing

noun

wrong·​do·​ing ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-iŋ 

: injurious, criminal, or improper behavior

denied any wrongdoing