wrongs

NOUN

offense, sin

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abuse bias blunder crime error evil grievance harm inequity injustice insult misdeed mistake prejudice slight transgression violation wrongdoing

STRONG

cruelty damage delinquency discourtesy favor hurt immorality imposition indecency inhumanity iniquity injury libel malevolence miscarriage misdemeanor misdoing oppression persecution sinfulness slander spite tort trespass turpitude unfairness vice villainy wickedness

WEAK

bad deed faux pas foul play

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accuracy certainty compliment correction equity fairness flattery good good deed impartiality justice morality obedience praise respect right truth

STRONG

advantage aid benefit blessing help profit virtue

WEAK

goodness kindness

VERB

hurt, mistreat another

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheat defame offend

STRONG

abuse aggrieve damage discredit dishonor harm hurt ill-treat injure malign maltreat misrepresent mistreat oppress outrage persecute

WEAK

impose upon take advantage of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compliment

STRONG

aid assist benefit commend credit cure delight esteem favor fix heal help honor improve make happy mend please praise soothe treat well

WEAK

sympathize

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wrongs

But Ryerse, 51, and others in the Democratic Christian pushback say they are ready to right wrongs.

From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026

Time will tell whether this proves to be helpful for the vindication of wrongs from years ago and creation of stable relations in years to come.

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

Real wrongs will continue to be deterred and uncovered by the news media, whistleblowers, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

But what drove the voters I talked to wasn’t a chance to right demographic wrongs.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

With infinite pains and surpassing skill she produced a wondrous tapestry on which the whole account of her wrongs was unfolded.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton