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wrongdoer
noun wrong·do·er \ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-ər\
: a person who does something that is morally or legally wrong
Full Definition of WRONGDOER
: one that does wrong; especially : one who transgresses moral laws
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First Known Use of WRONGDOER
15th century
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- immoralist, malefactor, sinner, evildoer
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wrongdoer
noun wrong·do·er \ˈrȯŋ-ˈdü-ər\
Definition of WRONGDOER for Kids
: a person who does wrong and especially a moral wrong
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