Definition

An act or behavior that is morally wrong or harmful, often associated with wickedness or crime.

Example

The evildoing of the villain shocked the entire community.

Conversation

Did you hear about the movie that explores the theme of evildoing?

Yeah, I read a review about it; sounds pretty intense.

I find it fascinating how they portray evildoing in such a complex way.

Absolutely! It makes you think about morality and choices.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evildoing is formed from "evil" (from Old English "yfel", meaning bad or morally wrong) and "doing" (from Old English "don", meaning to perform or act). The word refers to the act of performing bad or morally wrong actions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'evil' as something bad and 'doing' as performing an action — evildoing means performing bad actions.

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