Definition of wrongs

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  • wrongs is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • wrongs is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • wrongs is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of wrongs

  • that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law (noun)

    Examples

    1. he feels that you are in the wrong

    Synonyms

    1. wrongfulness
  • not functioning properly (adjective)

    Examples

    1. something is wrong with the engine

    Synonyms

    1. amiss
    2. awry
    3. haywire
  • any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. damage
    2. legal injury
  • not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the report in the paper is wrong
    2. your information is wrong
    3. the clock showed the wrong time
    4. found themselves on the wrong road
    5. based on the wrong assumptions

    Synonyms

    1. incorrect
  • badly timed (adjective)

    Examples

    1. it was the wrong moment for a joke

    Synonyms

    1. ill-timed
    2. unseasonable
    3. untimely
  • in an inaccurate manner (adverb)

    Examples

    1. she guessed wrong

    Synonyms

    1. incorrectly
    2. wrongly
  • not appropriate for a purpose or occasion (adjective)

    Examples

    1. said all the wrong things

    Synonyms

    1. improper
  • characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the wrong side of the road

    Synonyms

    1. faulty
    2. incorrect
  • not in accord with established usage or procedure (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the wrong medicine
    2. the wrong way to shuck clams

    Synonyms

    1. incorrect
  • based on or acting or judging in error (adjective)

    Examples

    1. it is wrong to think that way
  • contrary to conscience or morality or law (adjective)

    Examples

    1. it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor
    2. cheating is wrong
    3. it is wrong to lie
  • treat unjustly; do wrong to (verb)
  • used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward (adjective)

    Examples

    1. socks worn wrong side out

See definition of wrongs in Merriam Webster