wronging

[ˈrɒŋɪŋ]

wronging Definition

• 1. to treat someone unfairly or unjustly
• 2. to do something that is morally or legally incorrect

Using wronging: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wronging" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He felt like he had been wronged by his employer.

• Example

  The company was accused of wronging its customers.

• Example

  I apologize for wronging you in the past.

wronging Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wronging

• mistreat
• injure
• harm
• offend
• disrespect

Antonyms for wronging

• treat fairly
• do right by

Phrases with wronging

• right a wrong

  to correct or rectify a mistake or injustice that has been done

  Example

  The organization's mission is to right the wrongs of the criminal justice system.

• a crying wrong

  an obvious and serious injustice

  Example

  The fact that some people still don't have access to clean water is a crying wrong.

• two wrongs don't make a right

  it is not acceptable to respond to a wrong or injustice with another wrong or injustice

  Example

  Just because he cheated on you doesn't mean you should cheat on him. Two wrongs don't make a right.

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Summary: wronging in Brief

'Wronging' [ˈrɒŋɪŋ] is a verb that means to treat someone unfairly or unjustly, or to do something that is morally or legally incorrect. It can be used in phrases such as 'right a wrong,' which means to correct an injustice, and 'two wrongs don't make a right,' which means that it is not acceptable to respond to a wrong with another wrong. Examples include 'He felt like he had been wronged by his employer' and 'I apologize for wronging you in the past.'