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as in crime
a breaking of a moral or legal code
a local newspaper exposed the contractor's elaborate attempts to cover up his wrongdoings
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as in misconduct
improper or illegal behavior
the police officer was found to be completely innocent of any wrongdoing
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Recent Examples of wrongdoing
Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing and says no one from his office has been arrested or is under investigation.
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Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
In September, Watson sued former employee Danny Mulcahy, who emailed Jeff Bezos and indicated Watson’s firm Northstar Commercial Partners was engaged in wrongdoing in connection with deals to develop data centers for Amazon in northern Virginia.
—Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
The Portland Auditor's Office found no wrongdoing after an investigation of campaign finance violations by mayoral candidate Carmen Rubio.
—Axios Portland, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Michigan State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation into possible wrongdoing by the agency's number two officer.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024
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Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
In September, Watson sued former employee Danny Mulcahy, who emailed Jeff Bezos and indicated Watson’s firm Northstar Commercial Partners was engaged in wrongdoing in connection with deals to develop data centers for Amazon in northern Virginia.
—Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
The Portland Auditor's Office found no wrongdoing after an investigation of campaign finance violations by mayoral candidate Carmen Rubio.
—Axios Portland, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Michigan State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation into possible wrongdoing by the agency's number two officer.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongdoing
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The abuse and neglect have long-lasting effects on an already vulnerable population and have even led to the conviction of some employees for violent crimes, the report says.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Diminished tourism and perceptions of crime in downtown San Francisco have also contributed.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, Los Angeles County voters approved a measure giving their Board of Supervisors the power to remove a sheriff for misconduct or neglect of duty.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The records, including transcripts of interviews with some of Epstein’s victims and old police reports, contained reminders that the millionaire had surrounded himself with famous and powerful figures, including a few who have also been accused of misconduct.Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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That was a violation of a court order banning her from possessing firearms while her other criminal cases played out in court.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Hospital officials have said that's not true – and, in fact, would be a violation of a new Ohio law.Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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So there’s perhaps no greater sin than to serve a casserole with a sad, soggy topping.Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Saints are coming off of a 51-27 drubbing by Tampa Bay last Sunday and are certainly looking for some absolution from their gridiron sins.Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongdoing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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