wrong

⁴wrong

verb

wrongedwrong·ing\ˈrȯŋ-iŋ\

Definition of WRONG

transitive verb

1

a : to do wrong to : injure, harm b : to treat disrespectfully or dishonorably : violate

2

: defraud —usually used with of <wronged them of their land>

3

: discredit, malign

— wrong·er \ˈrȯŋ-ər\ noun

Examples of WRONG

1. We should forgive those who have wronged us.
2. As the wronged party, you have the right to sue for damages.

First Known Use of WRONG

14th century

Synonym Discussion of WRONG

wrong, oppress, persecute, aggrieve mean to injure unjustly or outrageously. wrong implies inflicting injury either unmerited or out of proportion to what one deserves <a penal system that had wronged him>. oppress suggests inhumane imposing of burdens one cannot endure or exacting more than one can perform <a people oppressed by a warmongering tyrant>. persecute implies a relentless and unremitting subjection to annoyance or suffering <a child persecuted by constant criticism>. aggrieve implies suffering caused by an infringement or denial of rights <a legal aid society representing aggrieved minority groups>.