Wrong and Wrongdoing

Wrong

Wrong noun - That which is morally unacceptable.

Wrongdoing is a synonym for wrong in right topic. In some cases you can use "Wrongdoing" instead a noun "Wrong", when it comes to topics like offense, unlawfulness.

Wrongdoing

Wrongdoing noun - Improper or illegal behavior.
Usage example: the police officer was found to be completely innocent of any wrongdoing

Wrong is a synonym for wrongdoing in right topic. You can use "Wrong" instead a noun "Wrongdoing", if it concerns topics such as offence.

Nearby Word: wrongdoer

How words are described

original original wrong original wrongdoing
actual actual wrong actual wrongdoing
real real wrong real wrongdoing
supposed supposed wrong supposed wrongdoing
Other adjectives: past, minor, perceived.
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