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Another word for wrong

Adjective

  1. Containing an error or errors

    2. Idioms:
    See also:

    correct

  2. Devoid of truth

    3. See also:

    true

  3. Morally objectionable

    4. See also:

    right

  4. Not in accordance with what is usual or expected

    5. See also:

    thrive

    surprise

  5. Afflicted with or exhibiting irrationality and mental unsoundness

    6. Idioms:
    See also:

    sane

Another word for wrong

Adverb

  1. Not in the right way or on the proper course

    2. See also:

    thrive

Another word for wrong

Noun

  1. A wicked act or wicked behavior

    2. See also:

    right

  2. That which is morally bad or objectionable

    3. See also:

    right

  3. Lack of justice

    4. See also:

    right

    law

  4. An act that is not just

    5. See also:

    right

    law

Another word for wrong

Verb

  1. To do a wrong to; treat unjustly

    2. See also:

    right

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Another word for wrong

Modifier

  1. Immoral

    2. Antonyms:

  2. Inaccurate

    3. Antonyms:

  3. Inappropriate

    4. Antonyms:

  4. Referring to a side to be kept from view

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Sentence Examples

  • I can neither punish him if he does wrong nor reward him if he does right.

  • Sometimes I make a mistake and do the wrong thing.

  • Right or wrong, the decision had been made.

  • But right or wrong, she isn't his daughter.

  • Archduke Franz Ferdinand's driver, Leopold Loyka, made a wrong turn.

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