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wrongdoing
noun wrong·do·ing \-ˌdü-iŋ\
: behavior that is morally or legally wrong
Full Definition of WRONGDOING
1
: evil or improper behavior or action <cleared of any wrongdoing>
2
: an instance of doing wrong
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First Known Use of WRONGDOING
14th century
Related to WRONGDOING
- Synonyms
- breach, crime, debt, error, lawbreaking, malefaction, misdeed, misdoing, sin, transgression, trespass, violation, offense
- Antonyms
- noncrime
WRONGDOING Defined for Kids
wrongdoing
noun wrong·do·ing \ˈrȯŋ-ˈdü-iŋ\
Definition of WRONGDOING for Kids
: bad behavior or action
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