wrongdoing
noun/ˈrɔŋˌduɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #10,027 most common English word
Meaning
illegal or dishonest behavior; an act that is morally or legally wrong.
Example sentence
The investigation revealed evidence of serious wrongdoing within the company.
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