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

• crime
• offence
• 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

Last year, judges also placed an Italian subsidiary of Dior, which produced small leather goods for the French brand, under the same form of monitoring, but the company was cleared of any wrongdoing in May. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025

That probe ultimately cleared him of any wrongdoing, the county HR staffer who handled it later said in a deposition. —Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025

Greystar admitted no wrongdoing in settling the case, but agreed to help federal prosecutors in their separate ongoing investigation into RealPage. —Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025

DeSantis will probably push back by accusing lawmakers of protecting officials suspected of wrongdoing. —Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 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