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wrong

wrong as in in an inaccurate manner
  • "he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly"
  • "she guessed wrong"

Synonyms

  • incorrectlyin an incorrect manner; in an inaccurate manner
  • wronglywithout justice or fairness; in an inaccurate manner
wrong as in treat unjustly
  • "do wrong to"
wrong as in that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
  • "he feels that you are in the wrong"

Synonyms

  • wrongfulnessthat which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
wrong as in any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

    Synonyms

    • legal injuryany harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
    • damageinflict damage upon; suffer or be susceptible to damage; the occurrence of a change for the worse ; loss of military equipment ; the act of damaging something or someone ; the amount of money needed to purchase something; any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
    wrong as in not correct
    • "not in conformity with fact or truth"
    • "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"

    Synonyms

    • incorrectnot correct; not in accord with established usage or procedure; (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles ; characterized by errors
    wrong as in contrary to conscience or morality or law
    • "it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor"
    • "cheating is wrong"
    • "it is wrong to lie"
    wrong as in not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
    • "said all the wrong things"

    Synonyms

    • impropernot suitable or right or appropriate; not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention; not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
    wrong as in not functioning properly
    • "something is amiss"
    • "has gone completely haywire"
    • "something is wrong with the engine"

    Synonyms

    • amiss(p)
    • awry(p)
    • haywirewire for tying up bales of hay ; informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; not functioning properly
    • wrong(p)
    wrong as in based on or acting or judging in error
    • "it is wrong to think that way"
    wrong as in not in accord with established usage or procedure
    • "the wrong medicine"
    • "the wrong way to shuck clams"
    • "it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts"

    Synonyms

    • incorrectnot correct; not in accord with established usage or procedure; (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles ; characterized by errors
    wrong as in used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
    • "socks worn wrong side out"
    wrong as in badly timed
    • "an ill-timed intervention"
    • "you think my intrusion unseasonable"
    • "an untimely remark"
    • "it was the wrong moment for a joke"

    Synonyms

    • ill-timedbadly timed
    • unseasonablenot in keeping with (and usually undesirable for) the season; badly timed
    • untimelytoo soon; badly timed; uncommonly early or before the expected time
    wrong as in characterized by errors
    • "not agreeing with a model or not following established rules"
    • "he submitted a faulty report"
    • "an incorrect transcription"
    • "the wrong side of the road"

    Synonyms

    • faultyhaving a defect; characterized by errors
    • incorrectnot correct; not in accord with established usage or procedure; (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles ; characterized by errors