wrongdoing

Definitions

Illegal or dishonest behavior; an act that is morally or legally incorrect.

A wrongful act or transgression against another person or society.

Examples

The company conducted an internal investigation to uncover any potential wrongdoing by its executives.

He felt a deep sense of remorse for his past wrongdoing and sought to make amends.

The judge emphasized that there was no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the defendant's actions.

Synonyms

misconduct offense transgression misdeed crime sin delinquency

Antonyms

virtue righteousness integrity goodness morality rectitude honesty