Definition of WRONGDOING

wrongdoing

Meanings

Plural: wrongdoings

Noun

  • departure from what is ethically acceptable
  • activity that transgresses moral or civil law
    • "he denied any wrongdoing"
  • Violation of standards of behavior.
  • An instance of doing wrong.

Verb

  • present participle and gerund of wrongdo

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English wrong doyng, wrong doynge, wrong doinge, equivalent to wrong + doing.

Synonyms

actus reus, error, misconduct, wrongful conduct

Scrabble Score: 16

wrongdoing is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
wrongdoing is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
wrongdoing is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

wrongdoing is a valid Words With Friends word