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WRONGING

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Wronging.

Wronging - as an adjective

Not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

Example: "An incorrect calculation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incorrect13
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
right9

Contrary to conscience or morality or law

Example: "It is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
right9

Based on or acting or judging in error

Example: "It is wrong to think that way"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
right9

Wronging - as a noun

That which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

Example: "He feels that you are in the wrong"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wrongfulness19
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
right9

Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
damage10legal injury

Wronging - as an adverb

In an incorrect manner

Example: "He decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incorrectly18wrongly14

Wronging - as an adjective satellite

Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

Example: "Said all the wrong things"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
improper14

Not functioning properly

Example: "Something is amiss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amiss7awry10haywire16

Not in accord with established usage or procedure

Example: "The wrong medicine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incorrect13

Used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

Example: "Socks worn wrong side out"

Badly timed

Example: "An ill-timed intervention"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ill-timedunseasonable14untimely13

Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

Example: "He submitted a faulty report"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faulty12incorrect13

Wronging - as a verb

Treat unjustly; do wrong to

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
do byhandle10treat5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
right9

Example Sentences

"He was accused of wronging his business partner."
"She felt guilty for wronging her sister."
"He apologized for wronging his colleagues."
"They were wronging the innocent by spreading false rumors."
"The company was sued for wronging its customers."
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Word Game Points

Is WRONGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wronging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WRONGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is WRONGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wronging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WRONGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is WRONGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wronging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WRONGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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