wrongdoing
noun
wrong·do·ing
ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-iŋ 
1
: evil or improper behavior or action
cleared of any wrongdoing
2
: an instance of doing wrong
Examples of wrongdoing in a Sentence
The corporation's wrongdoings must be exposed.
a local newspaper exposed the contractor's elaborate attempts to cover up his wrongdoings
Recent Examples on the Web
Throughout his rise to become the voice of Britain’s populist hard-right, architect of Brexit and chief anti-immigrant activist, any accusations of wrongdoing have largely glided off him.
—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Le Pen has denied any wrongdoing and still hopes to mount a fourth bid for the presidency.
—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
One of the companies, Hometown International, owned just one small, unprofitable deli in Paulsboro, New Jersey — Your Hometown Deli — which was run by Patten's friend, a high school wrestling coach, who has not been accused of wrongdoing.
—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
In response to allegations that the arrangement presented a conflict of interest, both DHS and The Strategy Group have denied any wrongdoing.
—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for wrongdoing
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Le Pen has denied any wrongdoing and still hopes to mount a fourth bid for the presidency.
—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
One of the companies, Hometown International, owned just one small, unprofitable deli in Paulsboro, New Jersey — Your Hometown Deli — which was run by Patten's friend, a high school wrestling coach, who has not been accused of wrongdoing.
—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
In response to allegations that the arrangement presented a conflict of interest, both DHS and The Strategy Group have denied any wrongdoing.
—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for wrongdoing
Cite this Entry
“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongdoing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLegal Definition
wrongdoing
noun
wrong·do·ing
ˈrȯŋ-ˌdü-iŋ
: injurious, criminal, or improper behavior
denied any wrongdoing
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
