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What is another word for Wrongdoing? – 118 Wrongdoing Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    misconduct misbehavior wrongdoing delinquency wrongdoing malfeasance misdeed transgression offense crime misdemeanor felony impropriety irregularity corruption dishonesty fraud deceit duplicity reprehensibility culpability guilt blame fault error iniquity wickedness villainy turpitude depravity iniquity

    Meaning of Wrongdoing

    The act of doing something that is wrong or immoral, especially in a way that harms other people or breaks the law

    Definitions

    • An act or behavior that is considered to be morally or ethically wrong

    Example Uses

    • The company was accused of wrongdoing in its financial dealings and was subsequently investigated by regulatory authorities
    • The politician's wrongdoing was exposed in the media, leading to widespread outrage and calls for their resignation

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    righteousness integrity morality ethics virtue goodness honesty lawfulness legitimacy propriety correctness rectitude justice fairness innocence blamelessness guiltlessness faultlessness irreproachability immaculacy