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in·jus·tice
 injustice
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
juh
stihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the absence of justice; unfair treatment or violation of a person's rights.
Some of those who were convicted were victims of injustice and were later proven innocent.Despite the law, many continue to suffer from injustice.The group is dedicated to fighting injustice.- synonyms:
- inequity, unfairness, wrong
- antonyms:
- justice, justness
- similar words:
- evil, inequality, iniquity
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| definition 2: |
a specific act or condition that is illegal, unfair, or unethical.
Punishing the whole family because of a crime committed by one member is an injustice.She looked back upon her life and considered the numerous injustices she had suffered.- synonyms:
- inequity, wrong
- antonyms:
- right
- similar words:
- crime, discrimination, disservice, evil, favoritism, grievance, inequality, infraction, iniquity, injury, offense, oppression, persecution, prejudice, wrongdoing
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| related words: |
complaint, outrage, violence |
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