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in·jus·tice

injustice

 
pronunciation:
ihn juh stihs
features:
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part of speech: 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
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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