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wrong

nounadjectiveverbadverb /rɔŋ/ 1 syllables 5 letters Scrabble 9 WWF 11
Definitions
noun

that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

“he feels that you are in the wrong”

adjective

based on or acting or judging in error

“it is wrong to think that way”

adjective

contrary to conscience or morality or law

“it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor”

verb

treat unjustly; do wrong to

adjective

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

“socks worn wrong side out”

adjective

not functioning properly

“something is wrong with the engine”

noun

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

adjective

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

“the report in the paper is wrong”

adjective

badly timed

“it was the wrong moment for a joke”

adverb

in an inaccurate manner

“she guessed wrong”

adjective

not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

“said all the wrong things”

adjective

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

“the wrong side of the road”

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