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

Example Sentences

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Britain and EU countries advanced similar arguments while acknowledging the wrongs of slavery.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“This connects communities that were previously divided by redlining, and helps to connect communities that were divided through those historic wrongs to job opportunities, to healthcare centers and support,” Horvath said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Then, toward the end of the decade, Superman came on the scene as a comic-book hero devoted to righting wrongs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

"He did all his life what he wanted to do to make a difference - he found great pleasure in exposing wrongs," Alan added.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

He who wanted only to do right was so placed that he must choose between two hideous wrongs.

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