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as in crimes
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 misconducts
improper or illegal behavior
the police officer was found to be completely innocent of any wrongdoing
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Recent Examples of wrongdoings
According to Bill Clinton’s spokesperson, the former President took four international trips on Epstein’s plane for the foundation’s charity works, had one meeting with Epstein in New York, and denied any wrongdoings.
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Philip Wang, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
William Johnston, an associate professor of religious studies at the University of Dayton, previously told USA TODAY that abstaining from eating meat is also a form of penance – admitting to any wrongdoings and sins while turning back to belief in God.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Wasserman, 51, has not been linked to any of Epstein’s wrongdoings or accused of any crimes.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
This is not the first time the social media personality has claimed to be a victim of physical and mental wrongdoings.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Even for someone used to covering for her daughter’s wrongdoings, Tracey is remarkably self-possessed as Laura pries mercilessly into her life and accuses Cherry of every crime under the sun.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The specifics of my wrongdoings were still fuzzy.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
The right back owed up to his past wrongdoings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The group denies all wrongdoings.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
Philip Wang, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
William Johnston, an associate professor of religious studies at the University of Dayton, previously told USA TODAY that abstaining from eating meat is also a form of penance – admitting to any wrongdoings and sins while turning back to belief in God.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Wasserman, 51, has not been linked to any of Epstein’s wrongdoings or accused of any crimes.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
This is not the first time the social media personality has claimed to be a victim of physical and mental wrongdoings.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Even for someone used to covering for her daughter’s wrongdoings, Tracey is remarkably self-possessed as Laura pries mercilessly into her life and accuses Cherry of every crime under the sun.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The specifics of my wrongdoings were still fuzzy.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
The right back owed up to his past wrongdoings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The group denies all wrongdoings.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongdoings
Noun
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Dorothy’s job was to get her hands on the checkbooks of wealthy men who for family and business reasons, had difficulty reporting her crimes.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The government had its own crimes to cover up.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The chaotic matchup saw referees call 65 penalties for 312 minutes, including 13 game misconducts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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That came two days after another slugfest of a contest that saw the teams combine for eight misconducts, four fights and another 186 penalty minutes at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The establishment is currently closed, and signage posted on the door indicates the business is facing multiple liquor license violations, including serving minors.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Thursday's hearing gave House investigators an opportunity to lay out their findings and make a motion for the panel of lawmakers to adopt their conclusion that Cherfilus-McCormick committed 27 ethics violations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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McNair spoke, unsuccessfully, before an Alabama Legislature that wanted to limit how schools teach events, such as the bombing that killed her sister, lest White children feel guilt for the sins of their forebears.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Bible teaches that lying, stealing, adultery and coveting your neighbor’s property are sins.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Noem’s misdeeds are very similar, but she will be treated more mercifully.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Serial killers grab hold of the public’s attention with their horrific misdeeds and never let go.—
Diane Garrett,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Wrongdoings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongdoings. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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