wrongdoing
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈrɔŋˌduːɪŋ/ · UK /ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/
wrongdoing means: An action that breaks the law or involves dishonesty.
noun
DISHONEST ACTIONC1
An action that breaks the law or involves dishonesty.
- The manager denied any wrongdoing.
- Police found evidence of financial wrongdoing.
- The inquiry uncovered several wrongdoings by senior officials.
WRONG ACTIONC1
An act that is wrong or causes harm to others.
- He admitted his wrongdoing.
- She hoped to be forgiven for her past wrongdoings.
- The story asks whether wrongdoing always deserves punishment.
Questions about wrongdoing
What does wrongdoing mean?
An action that breaks the law or involves dishonesty.
What is wrongdoing in other languages?
Türkçe: suç · Español: conducta ilícita · Français: malversation · Deutsch: Fehlverhalten · Italiano: illecito · 日本語: 不正行為
How do you pronounce wrongdoing?
In American English /ˈrɔŋˌduːɪŋ/; in British English /ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/.
How do you use wrongdoing in a sentence?
The manager denied any wrongdoing. Police found evidence of financial wrongdoing.
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