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wrong side

NOUN
reverse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reversal
STRONG
about-face antipode antithesis back bottom contra contradiction contradictory contrary converse counter flip-flop inverse overturning rear regression retrogression retroversion reversion switch turn turnabout turning underside verso volte-face
WEAK
antipole change of mind counterpole flip side other side reversement turnaround
Antonyms
STRONG
front same
WEAK
identical

Example Sentences

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Seems sensible, but I’ve heard about investors getting caught on the wrong side of pump-and-dumpling trading.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, time was running short and the Knicks were on the wrong side of the score.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“That move, that grapple, prevented him from driving on the wrong side and potentially from crashing into another vehicle,” said Riverside County sheriff’s Lt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

There were cows, snakes and goats in the road, while drivers regularly travelled on the wrong side of the highways.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Nobody in Mason would have dreamed of getting on the wrong side of her.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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