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wrongdoing

[ rawng-doo-ing, -doo-, rong- ]

noun

  1. behavior or action that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy.
  2. an act that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy; misdeed; sin.


wrongdoing

/ ˈ°ùÉ’Å‹ËŒ»å³ÜËɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of doing something immoral or illegal
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of wrongdoing1

First recorded in 1470–80; wrong + doing
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Mr Yang, who denies wrongdoing, was accused of using his position as an influential businessman in Prince Andrew's inner circle to clandestinely further the Chinese state's aims.

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Citigroup did not admit or deny wrongdoing but said that in trying to thwart a well-documented Armenian fraud ring, a few employees took “impermissible actions.â€

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The hospital has denied wrongdoing in court filings.

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A prison governor accused of being in a relationship with a gang boss inmate said she had always been a "hands-on" person, but denied any wrongdoing.

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Hanna’s case and the Internal Affairs detective’s claim both remain pending, with the city denying wrongdoing.

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