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wrong⋅do⋅ing

[rawng-doo-ing, -doo-, rong-]
–noun
1. behavior or action that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy.
2. an act that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy; misdeed; sin.

Origin:
1470–80; wrong + doing
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wrong·do·er   (rông'dōō'ər, rŏng'-)   
n.  One who does wrong, especially morally or ethically.
wrong'do'ing n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: wrong·do·ing
Pronunciation: 'ro[ng]-"dü-i[ng]
Function: noun
: injurious, criminal, or improper behavior wrongdoing>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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