wrongdoing
noun
wrong·do·ing
ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-iŋ 
1
: evil or improper behavior or action
cleared of any wrongdoing
2
: an instance of doing wrong
Examples of wrongdoing in a Sentence
The corporation's wrongdoings must be exposed.
a local newspaper exposed the contractor's elaborate attempts to cover up his wrongdoings
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Burke became the 38th alderman since 1971 to be convicted of wrongdoing in December 2023.
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
For years, Duterte – along with his loyal allies and fierce supporters – argued that allegations of wrongdoing should be dealt with by the Philippine justice system, saying the involvement of foreign courts would impede the country’s judicial independence and sovereignty.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
The insurance company denied wrongdoing and has appealed.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025
Super Micro and Dell haven’t been accused of wrongdoing.
—Bloomberg News, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
For years, Duterte – along with his loyal allies and fierce supporters – argued that allegations of wrongdoing should be dealt with by the Philippine justice system, saying the involvement of foreign courts would impede the country’s judicial independence and sovereignty.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
The insurance company denied wrongdoing and has appealed.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025
Super Micro and Dell haven’t been accused of wrongdoing.
—Bloomberg News, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongdoing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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wrongdoing
noun
wrong·do·ing
ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-iŋ
: injurious, criminal, or improper behavior
denied any wrongdoing
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