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wrongdoing

[rawng-doo-ing, -doo-, rong-] / ˈrɔŋˌdu ɪŋ, -ˈdu-, ˈrɒŋ- /
NOUN
misconduct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crime malpractice misbehavior misdeed offense sin violation
STRONG
evil iniquity
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behavior kindness obedience
STRONG
good goodness virtue
WEAK
good deed

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The Immigration Advice Authority, which regulates the industry, said it would "investigate and act decisively" to identify those involved in wrongdoing and "take robust enforcement action".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Last month, Sun settled his case with the SEC without admitting wrongdoing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Albertsons said the settlement was not an admission of wrongdoing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Gomez, who is on an official visit to China with Sanchez, has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

There was an emergency meeting of the disciplinary committee, and Scythe Curie showed up on her behalf, clearing her of any wrongdoing.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman