right

right

noun

Definition of RIGHT

1

something to which one has a just claim <everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness>

Synonyms appanage (also apanage), birthright, prerogative

Related Words call, dibs, due, entitlement, perquisite, pretense (or pretence), pretension, privilege

2

an entitlement to something <what right do you have to tell us what to do?>

Synonyms call, dibs, pretense (or pretence), pretension, right

Related Words birthright, prerogative, title; favor, privilege; refusal

Near Antonyms disclaimer, quitclaim, release, waiver

3

the practice of giving to others what is their due <activists who have fought all their lives for right>

Synonyms equity, fair shake, right

Related Words equitability, equitableness, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality; goodness, righteousness, virtue; honor, integrity, uprightness

Near Antonyms bias, one-sidedness, partiality, prejudice; unfairness, unjustness, wrongfulness; corruption, impropiety; crime, offense (or offence), wrongdoing; disservice, harm

Antonyms inequity, injustice, raw deal, wrong