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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
The settlement agreement states JCPS admits no liability or wrongdoing.
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Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The settlement included no admission of wrongdoing and a nondisclosure agreement in which the county agreed not to issue a press release or share the settlement except in response to a request under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, which is how IndyStar obtained a copy.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The bureau's protocol regarding use-of-force cases is to not declare whether an officer committed a crime or any wrongdoing.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Last year, 23andMe agreed to a settlement in the data breach suit without admitting wrongdoing.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 June 2025
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Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The settlement included no admission of wrongdoing and a nondisclosure agreement in which the county agreed not to issue a press release or share the settlement except in response to a request under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, which is how IndyStar obtained a copy.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The bureau's protocol regarding use-of-force cases is to not declare whether an officer committed a crime or any wrongdoing.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Last year, 23andMe agreed to a settlement in the data breach suit without admitting wrongdoing.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongdoing
Noun
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Thanks for being the best friend and mentor and partner in crime.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Fans of horror movies and crime thrillers will be intrigued by Get Out and Seven.—
Paulina Jayne Isaac,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
Noun
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His last review, which examined misconduct allegations against Russell Brand, only referenced job titles.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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Sorrell exited the company in 2018 amid a probe of allegations of misconduct, and Read, who spent much of this time building new digital operations, became the company’s new leader.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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The list obtained by the Herald/Times states that his uncle, Denis Alcides Solis Morales, has immigration violations and makes no mention of convictions or pending criminal charges.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Kevin Guthrie, director of the Florida Department of Emergency Management, helped facilitate the tour and told lawmakers that those with yellow wristbands, the lowest level, had committed noncriminal offenses such as traffic violations.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Every year, villagers in Brittany gathered to have their sins forgiven, dance the gavotte, and watch the young townsmen wrestle after denouncing the devil.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Brazil is a beast soaked in the sins of environmental destruction and human rights violations.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongdoing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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