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wrongdoing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrɔŋˌduːɪŋ/ · UK /ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/

wrongdoing means: An action that breaks the law or involves dishonesty.

noun

DISHONEST ACTIONC1

An action that breaks the law or involves dishonesty.

  • The manager denied any wrongdoing.
  • Police found evidence of financial wrongdoing.
  • The inquiry uncovered several wrongdoings by senior officials.

Similar words: misconduct, illegal activity

Common phrases: deny wrongdoing, evidence of wrongdoing, financial wrongdoing

WRONG ACTIONC1

An act that is wrong or causes harm to others.

  • He admitted his wrongdoing.
  • She hoped to be forgiven for her past wrongdoings.
  • The story asks whether wrongdoing always deserves punishment.

Similar words: misconduct, misdeed

Common phrases: past wrongdoing, admit wrongdoing, punish wrongdoing, moral wrongdoing

Questions about wrongdoing

What does wrongdoing mean?

An action that breaks the law or involves dishonesty.

What is wrongdoing in other languages?

Türkçe: suç · Español: conducta ilícita · Français: malversation · Deutsch: Fehlverhalten · Italiano: illecito · 日本語: 不正行為

How do you pronounce wrongdoing?

In American English /ˈrɔŋˌduːɪŋ/; in British English /ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/.

How do you use wrongdoing in a sentence?

The manager denied any wrongdoing. Police found evidence of financial wrongdoing.

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