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Meaning of wrongdoing
The primary meaning of the word "wrongdoing" refers to an act or actions that are morally or legally wrong.
Etymology of wrongdoing
The word "wrongdoing" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "wrong" derived from Old English "wrang" and "doing" from Old English "dōn", originally meaning "to do" or "to act"
Historically, the term has been used to describe actions that are contrary to moral, ethical, or legal standards
Synonyms
misconduct
misbehavior
wrongdoing
delinquency
crime
offense
transgression
sin
fault
error
misdeed
misfeasance
malfeasance
malpractice
impropriety
irregularity
illegality
unlawfulness
corruption
dishonesty
fraud
deceit
duplicity
unscrupulousness
wrongdoing
wickedness
villainy
turpitude
iniquity
depravity
corruption
abuse
exploitation
oppression
injustice
inequity
unfairness
Definitions
- The action or fact of doing something wrong, especially in a way that is considered immoral or illegal
- * An act or instance of misconduct or wrongdoing
Usage Examples
- The company was fined for its wrongdoing in the financial scandal
- * The politician's wrongdoing was exposed in the media, leading to a public outcry
- * The court found the defendant guilty of wrongdoing and sentenced them to prison
Antonyms
correctness
rightness
morality
integrity
honesty
virtue
goodness
righteousness
justice
fairness
equity
legitimacy
lawfulness
propriety
decorum
respectability
uprightness
probity
rectitude
innocence
blamelessness
guiltlessness