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as in crime
a breaking of a moral or legal code
a local newspaper exposed the contractor's elaborate attempts to cover up his wrongdoings
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as in misconduct
improper or illegal behavior
the police officer was found to be completely innocent of any wrongdoing
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Recent Examples of wrongdoing
Deere has continued to deny any wrongdoing, and maintained Monday it’s dedicated to supporting customers’ ability and access needed to repair their equipment.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Jackson denied accusation of wrongdoing until his death.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Deere has denied the wrongdoing.
—Des Moines Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Swalwell was never accused of wrongdoing.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Jackson denied accusation of wrongdoing until his death.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Deere has denied the wrongdoing.
—Des Moines Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Swalwell was never accused of wrongdoing.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongdoing
Noun
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The ranger called crime-scene investigators to the location.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their resignations also effectively put an end to the respective House Ethics Committee investigations into their alleged misconduct, as the panel does not have jurisdiction over former members of Congress.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell under investigation As support for his campaign evaporated, Swalwell now faces criminal investigations into his alleged misconduct.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Magyar may be charged with and convicted of some violation of the law that disqualifies him from public life.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Violence is used to enforce discipline, and those accused of theft or rule violations may be executed or disappeared.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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As reported by Artribune, the provocateur, who recently made headlines for inviting the public to confess their sins to him, is now asking participants to bring an object of their choosing to a sunrise gathering, where it can be exchanged with others.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongdoing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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