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as in crime
a breaking of a moral or legal code
a local newspaper exposed the contractor's elaborate attempts to cover up his wrongdoings
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as in misconduct
improper or illegal behavior
the police officer was found to be completely innocent of any wrongdoing
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Recent Examples of wrongdoing
The settlement agreement states JCPS admits no liability or wrongdoing.
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Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The settlement included no admission of wrongdoing and a nondisclosure agreement in which the county agreed not to issue a press release or share the settlement except in response to a request under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, which is how IndyStar obtained a copy.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The bureau's protocol regarding use-of-force cases is to not declare whether an officer committed a crime or any wrongdoing.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Last year, 23andMe agreed to a settlement in the data breach suit without admitting wrongdoing.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 June 2025
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Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The settlement included no admission of wrongdoing and a nondisclosure agreement in which the county agreed not to issue a press release or share the settlement except in response to a request under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, which is how IndyStar obtained a copy.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The bureau's protocol regarding use-of-force cases is to not declare whether an officer committed a crime or any wrongdoing.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Last year, 23andMe agreed to a settlement in the data breach suit without admitting wrongdoing.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongdoing
Noun
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Fans of horror movies and crime thrillers will be intrigued by Get Out and Seven.—
Paulina Jayne Isaac,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
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Cincinnati's recent uptick in crime During a June 24 news conference, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, Police Chief Teresa Theetge and other city leaders acknowledged the unease over crime among Cincinnati residents, particularly in neighborhoods in the urban core.—
Fox19 staff,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
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The response made mention of the allegations against Fleming of misconduct.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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On Friday, Paniagua was being held in a county jail on a $10,000 bond on felony misconduct and perjury charges, according to online sheriff’s office records.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Whether they are regulated globally or locally, human rights violations within supplier networks will never reflect well on parent companies.—
Mary Foley,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While aerial intercepts are intended to prevent airspace violations, such maneuvers can lead to midair collisions if executed in an unsafe or unprofessional manner.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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As a result, anyone who sought treatment for a physical illness at St. Leonard’s Hospital first had to confess their sins and have their soul cleansed.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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The Lorde’s Virgin birth came on June 27, and it was born with sin.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/wrongdoing. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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