wrongdoing

noun (wrongdoing — usually uncountable; a wrongdoing)

«wrongdoing» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Bad or illegal behaviour; doing something wrong. tree →

In the lessons

In news and formal reports: «The company denied any wrongdoing.» In stories, a character may confess to wrongdoing. Phrases: deny any wrongdoing, accused of wrongdoing, admit wrongdoing.

Examples

The players denied any wrongdoing. tree →
He was cleared of wrongdoing after the inquiry. tree →
The thief finally admitted his wrongdoing. tree →
Cheating in a test is a wrongdoing. tree →
She reported the wrongdoing to the head teacher. tree →
A wrongdoer is someone who does wrong. tree →

Note

Formal word; in everyday talk say «doing something wrong» or «bad behaviour». A wrongdoer is a person who does wrong.

On Mova

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