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wrong

Definition for wrong

adjective as in reverse, opposite

Strong matches

back, inside, inverse, obverse

adverb as in astray

verb as in hurt, mistreat another

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Example Sentences

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He worked in the government's climate and energy teams for 18 years as a civil servant and says it was seen as "the ultimate project gone wrong".

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It was all the worst traits the Dodgers had flashed at times during their difficult regular season, once again rearing their ugly head at precisely the wrong time.

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“I have nothing more to say on that subject, except he’s wrong.”

Winning the Premier League in his first season, Arne Slot has not got much wrong since taking charge of Liverpool.

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Burns even spelled Jonathan's name wrong - that's got to make the betrayal even worse.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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