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

“Is it illegal to take a payment for doing services? The FBI has not prosecuted him. I’ve never seen any evidence that he’s engaged in criminal wrongdoing,” Vance said.

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A lawyer for James told the court at a bankruptcy hearing that the First Brands collapse was caused largely by macroeconomic factors and denied wrongdoing by management.

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Both have denied wrongdoing, and neither has been charged.

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The administration is pursuing potential mortgage fraud cases against Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff and Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, who both deny any wrongdoing.

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The decision does not mean the regulator has found wrongdoing at this stage.

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Related Words

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