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Wrong

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Noun

1. wrong, wrongfulness

that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

Example Sentences:
'he feels that you are in the wrong'

2. damage, legal injury, wrong

any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

Verb

3. wrong

treat unjustly; do wrong to

Adjective

4. incorrect, wrong

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

Example Sentences:
'an incorrect calculation'
'the report in the paper is wrong'
'your information is wrong'
'the clock showed the wrong time'
'found themselves on the wrong road'
'based on the wrong assumptions'

5. wrong

contrary to conscience or morality or law

Example Sentences:
'it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor'
'cheating is wrong'
'it is wrong to lie'

6. improper, wrong

not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

Example Sentences:
'said all the wrong things'

7. amiss, awry, haywire, wrong

not functioning properly

Example Sentences:
'something is amiss'
'has gone completely haywire'
'something is wrong with the engine'

8. wrong

based on or acting or judging in error

Example Sentences:
'it is wrong to think that way'

9. incorrect, wrong

not in accord with established usage or procedure

Example Sentences:
'the wrong medicine'
'the wrong way to shuck clams'
'it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts'

10. wrong

used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

Example Sentences:
'socks worn wrong side out'

11. ill-timed, unseasonable, untimely, wrong

badly timed

Example Sentences:
'an ill-timed intervention'
'you think my intrusion unseasonable'
'an untimely remark'
'it was the wrong moment for a joke'

12. faulty, incorrect, wrong

characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

Example Sentences:
'he submitted a faulty report'
'an incorrect transcription'
'the wrong side of the road'

Adverb

13. incorrectly, wrong, wrongly

in an inaccurate manner

Example Sentences:
'he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly'
'she guessed wrong'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Wrong

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adjective
1. 
not correct or truthful
the wrong answer
2. 
acting or judging in error
you are wrong to think that
3. (postpositive)
immoral; bad
it is wrong to cheat
4. 
deviating from or unacceptable to correct or conventional laws, usage, etc
5. 
not intended or wanted
the wrong road
6. (postpositive)
not working properly; amiss
something is wrong with the engine
7. US
(of a side, esp of a fabric) intended to face the inside so as not to be seen
8.  get on the wrong side of
9.  go down the wrong way
adverb
10. 
in the wrong direction or manner
11.  go wrong
12.  get wrong
noun
13. 
a bad, immoral, or unjust thing or action
14. law
a. 
an infringement of another person's rights, rendering the offender liable to a civil action, as for breach of contract or tort
a private wrong
b. 
a violation of public rights and duties, affecting the community as a whole and actionable at the instance of the Crown
a public wrong
15.  in the wrong
verb (transitive)
16. 
to treat unjustly
17. 
to discredit, malign, or misrepresent
18. 
to seduce or violate

Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

Wrong

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adverb
8. 
in a wrong manner, direction, etc.; so as to be wrong; incorrectly; amiss
noun
9. 
that which is not right, or not just, proper, correct, etc.; esp., an unjust or immoral act
10.  Law
a violation or invasion of a legal right; injurious act, as a tort
verb transitive
11. 
to treat badly or unjustly; do wrong to; injure
12. 
to think badly of without real justification
13. 
to malign; dishonor
14. 
to seduce (a woman)
adjective
1. 
not in accordance with justice, law, morality, etc.; unlawful, immoral, or improper
2. 
not in accordance with an established standard, previous arrangement, given intention, etc.
the wrong method, came on the wrong day
3. 
not suitable or appropriate
the wrong thing to say
4. 
a. 
contrary to fact, reason, some set standard, etc.; incorrect; inaccurate; false
b. 
acting, judging, believing, etc. incorrectly; mistaken
5. 
unsatisfactory; in a bad state or condition
6. 
not functioning properly; out of order
something wrong with her eyes
7. 
designating the side, surface, etc. that is not meant to be seen; designating the unfinished, inner, or under side
the wrong side of a fabric

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Wrong

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adj.
1. Not in conformity with fact or truth; incorrect or erroneous: a wrong answer.
2.
a. Contrary to conscience, morality, or law: Stealing is wrong.
b. Unfair; unjust: The kids felt it was wrong when some got to go on the field trip but not others.
3. Not required, intended, or wanted: took a wrong turn.
4. Not fitting or suitable; inappropriate or improper: said the wrong thing.
5. Not in accord with established usage, method, or procedure: the wrong way to shuck clams.
6. Not functioning properly; amiss: What is wrong with the TV?
7. Designating the side, as of a garment, that is less finished and not intended to show: socks worn wrong side out.
adv.
1. In a wrong manner; mistakenly or erroneously: answered wrong.
2. In a wrong course or direction: turned wrong at the crossroads.
3. Immorally or unjustly: She acted wrong in lying.
n.
1.
a. An unjust, injurious, or immoral act: felt that he had been done a wrong.
b. That which is unjust, immoral, or improper: doesn't seem to know right from wrong.
c. The condition of being in error or at fault: I hate being in the wrong.
2.
a. An invasion or a violation of another's legal rights.
b. Law A tort.
tr.v. wronged, wrong·ing, wrongs
1. To treat (someone) unjustly or injuriously.
2. To discredit unjustly; malign: "those whom he had wronged with his bitter pen" (Evan I. Schwartz).

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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