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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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In recent days, local leaders hired an outside team of former federal prosecutors to investigate whether any town elected official or employee committed wrongdoing in connection with the ordeal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Appearing in the Epstein files is not an indication of wrongdoing.

From BBC

Appearing in the files is not an indication of wrongdoing, and neither Clinton has been accused of misconduct by Epstein survivors who have come forward so far.

From BBC

Questions before the board include whether and how long to stand by Carvalho — who has not been charged or accused of wrongdoing.

From Los Angeles Times

Mountbatten-Windsor, who was released under investigation, has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

From BBC

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