evildoing

Thân thiện

The boy was punished for his father's evildoing.

Definition

Noun: 1. The act of doing evil; wicked or criminal behavior. This refers to the performance of actions that are morally wrong, harmful, or in violation of law or ethical principle.

Usage

The word "evildoing" is a formal and somewhat literary term used to describe serious immoral or criminal acts. It often carries a strong moral judgment, implying the acts are profoundly wrong. * It is typically used as a non-count noun to describe the general concept or practice of wicked actions. * It can sometimes be used in the plural ("evildoings") to refer to specific instances or a series of such acts.

Examples

• The prophet spoke out against the evildoing of the corrupt king.
• Throughout history, many regimes have been condemned for their evildoing.
• He was consumed by guilt for his past evildoings.
• The film explores the battle between righteousness and evildoing.

Advanced Usage

• "A den of evildoing": A phrase describing a place where wicked or illegal activities are routinely planned or carried out.
  • The police raided the building, which they described as a den of evildoing.

Variants and Related Words

• Evildoer (noun): A person who does evil or commits crimes.
  • The evildoers were brought to justice.

Synonyms

• Wrongdoing: The more common and neutral term for illegal or immoral behavior.
• Transgression: A formal word for an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct.
• Wickedness: The state or quality of being evil.
• Iniquity: A formal word for gross injustice or wickedness.
• Misdeed: A wrong or illegal act.

Antonyms

• Good deed
• Virtue
• Righteousness
• Benevolence

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
   • the boy was punished for the transgressions of his father

Từ đồng nghĩa

• transgression