WRONGDOING

wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus

(noun) activity that transgresses moral or civil law; “he denied any wrongdoing”

error, wrongdoing

(noun) departure from what is ethically acceptable

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

wrongdoing (usually uncountable, plural wrongdoings)

(uncountable) Violation of standards of behavior.

(countable) An instance of doing wrong.

Verb

wrongdoing

present participle of wrongdo

Source: Wiktionary


Wrong"do`ing, n.

Definition: Evil or wicked behavior or action.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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