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Wrongness
see synonyms of wrongnessNoun
2. wrongness
contrary to conscience or morality
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Wrongness
see synonyms of wrongnessadjective
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
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Wrongness
see synonyms of wrongness 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
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)
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Wrongness
see synonyms of wrongnessadj.
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).
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