wrongdoer
noun
wrong·do·er
ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-ər 
: one that does wrong
especially
: one who transgresses moral laws
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anticorruption crusaders are going after wrongdoers at every level of the nation's government
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The same could be claimed in any case where a whistleblower reveals wrongdoing, knowing that this might have consequences for the wrongdoers.
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The Editors, National Review, 16 Jan. 2025
Telling friends or relatives about the fresh face can also help, as varying perspectives can root out potential wrongdoers, according to the agency.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Along with beautification, local leaders say public art has the power to foster a sense of ownership among residents and let would-be wrongdoers know that an area is cared for.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
According to Pelletier, the DOJ's approach often leaves individual corporate wrongdoers untouched, even when the DOJ says there's evidence of serious misconduct.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Editors, National Review, 16 Jan. 2025
Telling friends or relatives about the fresh face can also help, as varying perspectives can root out potential wrongdoers, according to the agency.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Along with beautification, local leaders say public art has the power to foster a sense of ownership among residents and let would-be wrongdoers know that an area is cared for.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
According to Pelletier, the DOJ's approach often leaves individual corporate wrongdoers untouched, even when the DOJ says there's evidence of serious misconduct.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Wrongdoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongdoer. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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wrongdoer
noun
wrong·do·er
ˈrȯŋ-ˈdü-ər
: a person who does wrong and especially moral wrong
wrongdoing
noun
-ˈdü-iŋ
Legal Definition
wrongdoer
noun
wrong·do·er
ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-ər
: one (as a criminal or tortfeasor) who does wrong
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