What is another word for wrongdoing?
Synonyms for wrongdoing
ˈrɔŋˌdu ɪŋ, -ˈdu-, ˈrɒŋ-wrong·do·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
error, wrongdoingnoun
departure from what is ethically acceptable
Synonyms:
wrongful conduct, mistake, erroneous belief, fault, erroneousness, actus reus, misplay, computer error, misconduct, errorwrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reusnoun
activity that transgresses moral or civil law
"he denied any wrongdoing"
Synonyms:
misconduct, actus reus, wrongful conduct, error
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "wrongdoing":
misconduct, mischief, irregularity, evil-doing, malfeasance, misbehaviour
Words popularity by usage frequency
| ranking | word | |
|---|---|---|
| #899 | error | |
| #5045 | fault | |
| #5805 | mistake | |
| #15297 | misconduct | |
| #24690 | mischief | |
| #34066 | wrongdoing | |
| #51563 | irregularity | |
| #77176 | malfeasance | |
| #108590 | misbehaviour |
How to use wrongdoing in a sentence?
The gods, likening themselves to all kinds of strangers, go in various disguises from city to city, observing the wrongdoing and the righteousness of men.
I think it's absolutely right and proper if Tom Brady's been complicit in some kind of wrongdoing.
It has been suggested that Muslims are not doing enough and somehow condone extremism, we would argue that clear evidence should be presented and wrongdoing challenged, rather than perpetuate insinuation persistently.
Twelve years ago, as a young teenager I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret. I hurt others, including my family and close friends, i confessed this to my parents who took several steps to help me address the situation. We spoke with the authorities where I confessed my wrongdoing and my parents arranged for me and those affected by my actions to receive counseling.
We were not accused of any wrongdoing, and told only that they' wanted to talk,' we informed them that we had nothing to say and were eventually released to fly back to the United States.
Translations for wrongdoing
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- αδίκημα, παράπτωμα, αμάρτημαGreek
- pahanteko, rikkomusFinnish
- malefattaItalian
- malfeito, malfeitoriaPortuguese
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