wrongdoer
|wrong-doer|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈrɔːŋˌduːər/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɒŋˌduːə/
one who does wrong
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wrongdoer' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'wrang' meaning 'wrong' and 'dōn' meaning 'to do'.
Historical Evolution
'wrang' and 'dōn' combined to form the Middle English word 'wrongdoer', which eventually became the modern English word 'wrongdoer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who does wrong', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does something illegal or immoral.
The wrongdoer was caught by the police.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 05:16