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wrongdoing Antonyms

Opposite of wrongdoing

Pinning down the opposite of wrongdoing requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Illegal, dishonest, or immoral behavior, or a specific instance of such conduct.

Usage Example

"The committee launched an independent inquiry to investigate allegations of financial rectitude."

Strongest
rectitude
virtue
righteousness
Strong
probity
integrity
morality
lawfulness

Similar words to wrongdoing

Words similar to wrongdoing shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

misconduct
malfeasance
transgression
misbehavior
misdeed
infraction
offense
impropriety
See all synonyms of wrongdoing

• Nearby Words

writing
wrong
wrongdoer
wrongdoing
wrongfoot
wrongful
wrongfully

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wrongdoing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wrongdoing
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