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wrongdoing

UK
/ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɔŋˌduɪŋ/

Translations

wrongdoingnoun
wrongdoings
pl
UK
/ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɔŋˌduɪŋ/
malversationSurtout dans un contexte financier, administratif ou de fraude.
The investigation uncovered several instances of wrongdoing by the officials.
L’enquête a révélé plusieurs malversations commises par les fonctionnaires.
acte répréhensibleSens général : acte immoral ou illégal.
The company was fined for its wrongdoing in the financial scandal.
L’entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour son acte répréhensible dans le scandale financier.
Additional translations
fauteEmploi plus général, notamment pour un comportement contraire à l’éthique.
Synonyms
wrong
offense
crime
transgression
sin
injustice
immorality
misconduct
misdeed
wrongdoingadjective
UK
/ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɔːŋˌduɪŋ/
Attributive use: functions as a noun modifier (e.g., "wrongdoing allegations").
répréhensibleEmploi adjectival rare, au sens moral ou juridique.
The wrongdoing investigation revealed a pattern of fraud.
L’enquête sur des actes répréhensibles a révélé une série de fraudes.

Definitions

wrongdoingnoun
An act or instance of doing something immoral or illegal.
The company was fined for its wrongdoing in the financial scandal.
Behavior that is dishonest or unethical.
The investigation uncovered several instances of wrongdoing by the officials.
wrongdoingadjective
Relating to or involving immoral or illegal behaviour; used only before a noun.
The wrongdoing investigation revealed a pattern of fraud.
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