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wrong·ful
wrongful
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- pronunciation:
- rawng
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
opposite what is right or fair; unjust.
His wrongful imprisonment cost him twelve years of his life.- antonyms:
- fair, rightful
- similar words:
- shameful
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definition 2: |
unlawful.
theft, arson, and other wrongful acts- synonyms:
- illegal
- antonyms:
- lawful, legal
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related words: |
heinous, injurious |
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derivations: |
wrongfully (adv.), wrongfulness (n.) |
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