Definition

A person who commits a wrongful act or behaves in a morally or ethically wrong way.

Example

The police arrested the wrongdoer after the investigation revealed his involvement in the crime.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new documentary on crime in our city?

Yeah, I heard it's about how they catch every wrongdoer.

I find it fascinating how they profile each wrongdoer to understand their motives.

Absolutely! It really sheds light on the reasons behind their actions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wrongdoer → It is formed from "wrong" (from Old English *wrang*, meaning morally or ethically incorrect) and "doer" (from Old English *dōian*, meaning to perform or act). A wrongdoer is someone who performs actions that are morally or ethically incorrect.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who acts in a 'wrong' way — 'wrong' means morally incorrect, and 'doer' refers to a person who acts.

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