Wrongdoing Meaning
/ˈɹɒŋˌduːɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounViolation of standards of behavior.
nounAn instance of doing wrong.
Sentence Examples
Your wrongdoing is a disgrace to our school.
Those guys are ruthless, covering up their tracks like that after all their wrongdoing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager discovered the employee's ____ and decided to fire him immediately.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The manager stated that there was no several evidence of any ____ by the employees during the recent audit today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English wrong doyng, wrong doynge, wrong doinge, equivalent to wrong + doing.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I said that some ancient stories suggested that those who were unrighteous or who had committed wrongdoings were more susceptible to plagues or disasters. And sometimes plagues just miraculously disappeared after people realized their wrongdoings and repented."
— 2020 February 24, “Family and Friends Treasure Falun Dafa Information in the Face of Novel Coronavirus Epidemic”, in Minghui:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager discovered the employee's ____ and decided to fire him immediately.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The manager stated that there was no several evidence of any ____ by the employees during the recent audit today.