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wrongdoing

[ rawng-doo-ing, -doo-, rong- ]

noun

  1. behavior or action that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy.
  2. an act that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy; misdeed; sin.


wrongdoing

/ ˈɒŋˌːɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of doing something immoral or illegal
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of wrongdoing1

First recorded in 1470–80; wrong + doing
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Despite maintaining no wrongdoing, Ms Bellamy said she offered to take down the recipes from future reprints "to prevent further aggravation", and that this was communicated "swiftly" to Ms Maehashi.

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Hengari, 59, who has denied any wrongdoing, appeared in court on Monday and was denied bail.

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Prince Andrew has always strongly denied any wrongdoing involving Ms Giuffre.

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McKillen’s lawyers told the Irish Times that their client “vigorously denies any violence or any wrongdoing” against the bailiff and claimed the allegations against him were “false.”

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An investigation commissioned by the club found no evidence of wrongdoing.

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