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as in crime
a breaking of a moral or legal code
a local newspaper exposed the contractor's elaborate attempts to cover up his wrongdoings
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as in misconduct
improper or illegal behavior
the police officer was found to be completely innocent of any wrongdoing
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Recent Examples of wrongdoing
Despite denying any wrongdoing, Georgescu was barred from the tense election rerun held in May, won by pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan, who was officially sworn in on Monday.
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Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Rangel was accused of 13 counts of violating those rules, but emphatically denied any wrongdoing.
—Sarah Beth Hensley, ABC News, 26 May 2025
The lawsuit was settled privately without Combs admitting any wrongdoing.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC news, 26 May 2025
In January 2021, Derrick was cleared of wrongdoing by prosecutors for wounding 24-year-old Walter Lyndale Johnson of Little Rock during an altercation at the Renaissance Pointe apartments on Ayla Drive in Little Rock, the home of their mutual friend, 29-year-old Jonvonna Patrick.
—John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
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Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Rangel was accused of 13 counts of violating those rules, but emphatically denied any wrongdoing.
—Sarah Beth Hensley, ABC News, 26 May 2025
The lawsuit was settled privately without Combs admitting any wrongdoing.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC news, 26 May 2025
In January 2021, Derrick was cleared of wrongdoing by prosecutors for wounding 24-year-old Walter Lyndale Johnson of Little Rock during an altercation at the Renaissance Pointe apartments on Ayla Drive in Little Rock, the home of their mutual friend, 29-year-old Jonvonna Patrick.
—John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongdoing
Noun
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Former Arkansas state senator Jeremy Hutchinson, who pleaded guilty to crimes of bribery and tax fraud, including filing false federal income tax returns from 2011 to 2014.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The season ends with Coop driving away from Jack’s house, rejecting the office life and doubling down on crime.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Because an employee is not eligible for unemployment benefits if the person was fired for misconduct, Wisconsin doesn’t want to have to decide the legitimacy of a firing that was based on matters of religious faith and doctrine.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Critics have accused deputy cliques of engaging in brawls and other misconduct.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Those participating in races can receive up to a $250 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail on the first violation, up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days in jail for the second violation, and up to a $1,000 fine and/or and up to six months in jail for a third.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Consequences: Recognize and reward positive behaviors and address violations through appropriate accountability measures.—
Stephen M. Paskoff,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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And the sin that Crespo supposedly committed to warrant banishment?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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For his part, Misch has not come close to showing remorse nor confessing his sins.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongdoing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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