Wrongdoing (Noun)
Meaning 1
Activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Departure from what is ethically acceptable.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The company faced severe backlash and was forced to recall its products after allegations of wrongdoing in the manufacturing process came to light.
- A detailed investigation was conducted into the stock market scandal, revealing widespread wrongdoing among top executives.
- The organization was accused of wrongdoing when it was discovered that they had falsified financial records to secure government funding.
- As the allegations of wrongdoing mounted, the politician was forced to resign from office in shame.
- He spoke out against the corporate culture of wrongdoing that had led to the demise of several high-profile companies in recent years.