Synonyms of wrongdoing

wrongdoing

noun

ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-iŋ 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crime
• violation
• sin
• felony
• misdeed
• trespass
• error
• debt
• transgression
• sinfulness
• lawbreaking
• breach
• misdoing
• offense
• misconduct
• malefaction
• misfeasance
• infringement
• misdemeanor
• corruption
• abuse
• hate crime
• criminality
• immorality
• illegality
• wickedness
• fault
• foible
• unlawfulness
• bias crime
• iniquity
• depravity
• vice
• peccadillo
• licentiousness
• lawlessness
• debauchery
• break
• downfall
• iniquitousness
• fall
• descent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• innocence
• blamelessness
• righteousness
• morality
• virtue
• goodness
• impeccability
• noncrime
• guiltlessness
• faultlessness
• virtuousness
• irreproachability

2

as in misconduct

improper or illegal behavior

the police officer was found to be completely innocent of any wrongdoing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misconduct
• crime
• malfeasance
• misbehavior
• trespass
• mistake
• misdoing
• error
• sin
• misdeed
• transgression
• malpractice
• misdemeanor
• wrong
• blunder
• malefaction
• indiscretion
• impropriety
• stumble
• slip
• goings-on
• fault
• hanky-panky
• miscue
• fumble
• misstep
• familiarity
• gaffe
• lapse
• goof
• flub
• slipup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wrongdoing

Espinosa has denied wrongdoing and, through her attorney, has mounted an aggressive defense. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

The investigation does not mean the Dodgers or Walter have been accused of any wrongdoing, and no charges against Walter have been announced. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Elicker noted that wrongdoings by police do not involve anyone still with the police department. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

The case was settled before going to court, with ITN denying wrongdoing. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026