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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The names include presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, who strenuously deny any wrongdoing.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Benn had tested positive for clomiphene, a fertility drug used by women who struggle to ovulate, but repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
—Ben Church, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
He hasn’t been charged with wrongdoing in that probe, which also entangled several other top Adams administration officials who have since resigned.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Deadline has asked the BBC a series of questions about the whistleblowing report, including whether those accused of wrongdoing have faced disciplinary action.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Benn had tested positive for clomiphene, a fertility drug used by women who struggle to ovulate, but repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
—Ben Church, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
He hasn’t been charged with wrongdoing in that probe, which also entangled several other top Adams administration officials who have since resigned.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Deadline has asked the BBC a series of questions about the whistleblowing report, including whether those accused of wrongdoing have faced disciplinary action.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongdoing. Accessed 4 Mar. 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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