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- n that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
he feels that you are in the wrong - n any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
- v treat unjustly; do wrong to
- a not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
the report in the paper is wrong
your information is wrong
the clock showed the wrong time
found themselves on the wrong road
based on the wrong assumptions - a contrary to conscience or morality or law
it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor
cheating is wrong
it is wrong to lie - s not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
said all the wrong things - s not functioning properly
something is wrong with the engine - a based on or acting or judging in error
it is wrong to think that way - s not in accord with established usage or procedure
the wrong medicine
the wrong way to shuck clams - s used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
socks worn wrong side out - s badly timed
it was the wrong moment for a joke - s characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules; the wrong side of the road"
- r in an inaccurate manner
she guessed wrong
- Styles change but insecurity remains constant we are willing to believe we're wearing the wrong bra size because, surely, something must be wrong.
- Pundits and politicians have admitted to being wrong about Iraq.
- Adolescent anger is an assertion, and the assertion is: I am not wrong about myself.