Evildoing (Noun)
Meaning
The act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle; "the boy was punished for the transgressions of his father".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The villain's evildoing was clear to everyone as they watched him commit one crime after another.
- The detective's job was to investigate the evildoing of the corrupt businessmen.
- For centuries, the community had been plagued by the evildoing of the ruling family.
- The novelist wrote a thoughtful critique of the social evildoing of that era and its lasting impact.
- Through its laws, the government aimed to hold individuals accountable for their evildoing and to protect its citizens from harm.