INJUSTICE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word injustice. (close relations)
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| unfairness | nounn | |||||
noun • partiality that is not fair or equitable • injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards • an unjust act | ||||||
| unjustness | nounn | |||||
noun • the practice of being unjust or unfair | ||||||
| wrong | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth • contrary to conscience or morality or law • based on or acting or judging in error noun • that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law • any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right adverb • in an incorrect manner adjective satellite • not appropriate for a purpose or occasion • not functioning properly • not in accord with established usage or procedure • used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward • badly timed • characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules verb • treat unjustly; do wrong to | ||||||
| bias | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation • a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric adjective satellite • slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric verb • influence in an unfair way • cause to be biased | ||||||
| corruption | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain • in a state of progressive putrefaction • decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles • destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity • inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony) | ||||||
| discrimination | nounn | |||||
noun • unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice • the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished | ||||||
| favoritism | nounn | |||||
noun • an inclination to favor some person or group • unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice | ||||||
| immorality | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct • morally objectionable behavior | ||||||
| inequality | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of equality | ||||||
| inequity | nounn | |||||
noun • injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards | ||||||
| malfeasance | nounn | |||||
noun • wrongful conduct by a public official | ||||||
| malpractice | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage • a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct | ||||||
| oppression | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of subjugating by cruelty • the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: • a feeling of being oppressed | ||||||
| partiality | nounn | |||||
noun • a predisposition to like something • an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives | ||||||
| prejudice | nounn | |||||
noun • a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation verb • disadvantage by prejudice • influence (somebody's) opinion in advance | ||||||
| unrighteousness | nounn | |||||
noun • failure to adhere to moral principles | ||||||
| wrongdoing | nounn | |||||
noun • departure from what is ethically acceptable • activity that transgresses moral or civil law | ||||||
| iniquity | nounn | |||||
noun • morally objectionable behavior • an unjust act | ||||||
| shabbiness | nounn | |||||
noun • a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing • an unjust act | ||||||
