Definition of Wrongdoing

an action that is morally or legally wrong

Examples of Wrongdoing in a sentence

If you are guilty of wrongdoing in our society, you must pay either through fines or jail time, depending on the severity of your crime.  🔊

My little brother was guilty of some wrongdoing, which was made obvious by the expression on his face when my mother asked him what he had done.  🔊

Many actions could be considered wrongdoing, but one of the most terrible that we know of is murder.  🔊

There are a great many things you can do that are considered wrongdoing, from lying to stealing and worse.  🔊

We are going to court today to judge this man for the wrongdoing he had committed, which includes grand theft auto.  🔊

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