Synonyms of wrongdoings

wrongdoings

noun

plural of wrongdoing

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crimes
• violations
• sins
• misdeeds
• felonies
• transgressions
• errors
• debts
• misdoings
• trespasses
• offenses
• breaches
• malefactions
• lawbreakings
• corruptions
• misconducts
• misdemeanors
• infringements
• foibles
• hate crimes
• abuses
• faults
• peccadilloes
• bias crimes
• immoralities
• iniquities
• illegalities
• depravities
• debaucheries
• vices
• misfeasances
• criminalities
• falls
• breaks
• downfalls
• descents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noncrimes
• innocences
• moralities
• impeccabilities
• virtues
• irreproachabilities

2

as in misconducts

improper or illegal behavior

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misconducts
• crimes
• malfeasances
• misdoings
• trespasses
• misbehaviors
• mistakes
• misdeeds
• sins
• errors
• wrongs
• malpractices
• transgressions
• misdemeanors
• malefactions
• blunders
• indiscretions
• improprieties
• goings-on
• stumbles
• faults
• miscues
• familiarities
• missteps
• fumbles
• gaffes
• flubs
• hanky-pankies
• slips
• slipups
• lapses
• goofs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wrongdoings

Despite all this, Hillsborough retains a vibrancy and passion that helped keep the club going through the nadir of finishing on zero points in the Championship last season after being deducted 18 for financial wrongdoings. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

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

Kelli, the ultimate foot soldier, deflects from Shamea’s wrongdoings by bringing up Angela’s accusation in Scotland that Shamea slept with George, whose wife, Ashley, is conveniently sitting next to them at the party. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 July 2026

In addition to families reflecting on their experiences as patients, numerous NUH staff members detailed wrongdoings by the healthcare system. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

But despite Clark’s wrongdoings on and off the course, the decorum of being a golf patron, especially at a major championship, is paramount. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Their alleged wrongdoings went beyond the Wang Fuk Court. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

In today’s reality TV climate, however, scandals, wrongdoings, and grievances—and how these stars choose to address them—have the power to reverberate much farther, thanks to social media and their various fandoms. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 29 May 2026

This begins by identifying the circumstances that could open the door to such wrongdoings. — Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026