wrongdoing

[rawng-doo-ing, -doo-, rong-]

noun

1. behavior or action that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy.

2. an act that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy; misdeed; sin.

wrongdoing

/ ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or an instance of doing something immoral or illegal

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrongdoing¹

First recorded in 1470–80; wrong + doing

Example Sentences

She denies any wrongdoing and says that she did all she could with the information she had at the time.

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“All I’ve been told is we’re investigating. It doesn’t matter what happens because whatever they tell me what they are investigating, they will find no wrongdoing whatsoever.”

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Andrew's association with Epstein has created difficulties for the Royal Family, but he has always strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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Members of her office have denied wrongdoing, saying they didn’t know they were given false assurances by the MAG Corps.

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Smith was sacked as captain and banned for a year while Lehmann, who was cleared of wrongdoing, resigned as coach in the wake of the incident.

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Related Words

• crime 
• malpractice 
• misbehavior 
• misdeed 
• offense 
• sin 
• violation