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

The Fed’s internal watchdog ultimately cleared the pair of legal wrongdoing, but chastised them for undermining public confidence in the central bank. —Amara Omeokwe, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025

Clinton has previously acknowledged flying on Epstein’s private jet several times for work related to the Clinton Foundation, but has denied any wrongdoing. —Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025

Rosengren and Kaplan were cleared of any legal wrongdoing, but both of them left their positions amid questions about the propriety of Fed officials possibly using privileged information for financial gain. —Dan Mangan,jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025

Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has never been charged with criminal activity in relation to Epstein. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Nov. 2025

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