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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
The labor board has not determined whether UC engaged in wrongdoing.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Becerra has not been accused of wrongdoing by federal authorities.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The former congresswoman has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has entered a not guilty plea to federal criminal charges, some of which overlap with the House ethics case.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
But findings from a government investigation into her taxes may soon be published, which could potentially clear her of any wrongdoing or, at the very least, officially close the chapter.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 May 2026
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Becerra has not been accused of wrongdoing by federal authorities.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The former congresswoman has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has entered a not guilty plea to federal criminal charges, some of which overlap with the House ethics case.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
But findings from a government investigation into her taxes may soon be published, which could potentially clear her of any wrongdoing or, at the very least, officially close the chapter.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongdoing
Noun
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Anti-gang units, officials say, form the backbone of the department’s crime fighting efforts in neighborhoods plagued by gang violence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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But that, again, doesn’t stop the crime.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The committee has established a special investigative subcommittee to examine whether Mills engaged in conduct that could include improper relationships, financial misconduct, or abuse of his official position.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 May 2026
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In the months that followed, former students began filing lawsuits alleging abuse and misconduct at the program.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Garcia Martinez was processed for federal immigration law violations and transported to a detention facility with detainers to ensure extradition to New York after final adjudication of the immigration violations, CBP said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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But a confidential internal audit later seemed to suggest body camera misuse was more widespread, finding similar violations among patrol officers in three other divisions, including 77th Street.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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And, as a heterosexual couple, wasn’t living in sin our final, sole, tiny act of rebellion?—
Eva Wiseman,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Pushing a pill was not the company’s worst sin — marketing was.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongdoing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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