CEFR B2

wrongdoing

noun

Meaning

Illegal or dishonest behavior.

Examples

He was accused of serious wrongdoing during his time as a public official.
The committee found no evidence of wrongdoing by the board of directors.

Synonyms: misconduct, offense, malfeasance

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wrongdoing (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/

Definition

Illegal or dishonest behavior.

Examples

He was accused of serious wrongdoing during his time as a public official.
The committee found no evidence of wrongdoing by the board of directors.
They admitted to their past wrongdoing and sought to make amends with the community.

Synonyms of wrongdoing

Words with a similar meaning to wrongdoing:

misconduct
offense
malfeasance

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