wrongs

[rɒŋz]

wrongs Definition

• 1. actions or behavior that are unjust, dishonest, or immoral
• 2. harmful or injurious actions or treatment towards someone

Using wrongs: Examples

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

• Example

  He has suffered many wrongs in his life.

• Example

  The company has done great wrongs to its employees.

• Example

  It is important to right the wrongs of the past.

• Example

  She felt that she had been wronged by her colleagues.

wrongs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wrongs

• injustice
• unfairness
• evil
• offense
• crime

Antonyms for wrongs

• justice
• right
• good

Phrases with wrongs

• right a wrong

  to correct or rectify a mistake or injustice

  Example

  The government must take action to right the wrongs of the past.

• two wrongs don't make a right

  it is not acceptable to do something bad to someone just because they did something bad to you first

  Example

  I know he hurt you, but two wrongs don't make a right.

• get someone's back up (the wrong way)

  to annoy or irritate someone

  Example

  His constant criticism really gets my back up the wrong way.

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Summary: wrongs in Brief

The term 'wrongs' [rɒŋz] refers to unjust, immoral, or harmful actions or behavior towards someone. It can also denote the harm or injury caused by such actions. Examples include 'He has suffered many wrongs in his life.' and 'She felt that she had been wronged by her colleagues.' The phrase 'right a wrong' means to correct a mistake or injustice, while 'two wrongs don't make a right' cautions against retaliatory actions.