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wrongdoing

American  
[rawng-doo-ing, -doo-, rong-] / ˈrɔŋˌdu ɪŋ, -ˈdu-, ˈrɒŋ- /

noun

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

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

wrongdoing British  
/ ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of wrongdoing

First recorded in 1470–80; wrong + doing

Example Sentences

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He has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to the late financier.

From BBC

The 27-year-old Moroccan international, who played a pivotal role in Morocco becoming the first African and Arab side to reach the World Cup semi-finals when they made the last four in 2022, denies any wrongdoing.

From Barron's

Appearing in the files does not imply any wrongdoing.

From BBC

Let’s proceed assuming there has been no criminal wrongdoing, because your path ahead will broadly be the same.

From MarketWatch

He has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.

From BBC

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