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
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
Trump has pleaded not guilty and denies wrongdoing.
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Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
In recent days, defense lawyers for Trump and his adult sons have attempted to recast Weisselberg's guilty plea as an act of legal coercion, rather than an acknowledgement of wrongdoing.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024
In the past, Diddy has denied wrongdoing and vowed to fight the lawsuits.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
The entertainment mogul has not been charged with a crime and has denied all the accusations of wrongdoing.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 5 Apr. 2024
Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Despite the settlement, Verizon has denied wrongdoing.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Paxton did not admit wrongdoing in the 9-year-old case.
—David Koenig, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
For her part, Lizzo has denied any allegations of wrongdoing.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
In recent days, defense lawyers for Trump and his adult sons have attempted to recast Weisselberg's guilty plea as an act of legal coercion, rather than an acknowledgement of wrongdoing.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024
In the past, Diddy has denied wrongdoing and vowed to fight the lawsuits.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
The entertainment mogul has not been charged with a crime and has denied all the accusations of wrongdoing.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 5 Apr. 2024
Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Despite the settlement, Verizon has denied wrongdoing.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Paxton did not admit wrongdoing in the 9-year-old case.
—David Koenig, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
For her part, Lizzo has denied any allegations of wrongdoing.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongdoing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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wrongdoing
noun
wrong·do·ing
ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-iŋ
: injurious, criminal, or improper behavior
denied any wrongdoing
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