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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McIver denies any wrongdoing and contends the prosecution is politically motivated.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 May 2025
While the musician denied any wrongdoing – and has been supported by his wife Régine Chassagne (also a member of Arcade Fire) – the claims seem to have hurt the band’s commercial appeal.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
McIver has denied any wrongdoing and has accused federal agents of escalating the situation by arresting the mayor.
—Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Combs has pleaded not guilty and denied any wrongdoing.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 19 May 2025
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 May 2025
While the musician denied any wrongdoing – and has been supported by his wife Régine Chassagne (also a member of Arcade Fire) – the claims seem to have hurt the band’s commercial appeal.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
McIver has denied any wrongdoing and has accused federal agents of escalating the situation by arresting the mayor.
—Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Combs has pleaded not guilty and denied any wrongdoing.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 19 May 2025
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongdoing. Accessed 28 May. 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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