wrongdoing

Meanings

• Noun

  An action or behavior that is considered harmful, unlawful, or immoral.

  - "The CEO's wrongdoing led to the company's downfall."
  - "The wrongdoing of some politicians has been exposed in the media."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wrongdoing
doing , mooning , june bug , cruising , choosing

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Homophones

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1. wrongdoer () : A person who commits a wrongdoing.
   

2. wrong way () : A direction that is opposite to the correct one.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of wrongdoing that leads to same result
wrongdoing , wrongdoings

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Forms

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Wrongdoings, Wrongdoing's, Wrongdoing was, Wrongdoing has been, Wrongdoing will be

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Etymology

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The word 'wrongdoing' is formed by combining 'wrong' (meaning not in accordance with fact, law, or morality) and 'doing' (past participle of do, meaning perform an action).

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wrongdoing' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some legal contexts, 'wrongdoing' is used interchangeably with 'negligence' or 'misconduct'.

3. The term 'wrongdoer' has been used in various works of literature, including Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crime: Wrongdoing that is considered a violation of law.

2. Misdeed: An act of wrongdoing or misconduct.

3. Transgression: A violation of a moral or social code.

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Culture

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Wrongdoing has been a significant theme in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, it is often depicted as a central conflict or motivation for characters. In art, it can be portrayed through various mediums such as painting and sculpture. In music, it can be expressed through genres such as blues and rock, which often deal with themes of suffering and injustice.

How to Memorize "wrongdoing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person committing an illegal act or behaving immorally.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wrongdoing' with the concept of harm or injustice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'W-R-O-N-G-D-O-I-N-G' to remember the definition: Wrongdoing is an action that is not in accordance with fact, law, or morality.

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