in the wrong
Definition of in the wrong
: in the position or situation of being wrong We had an argument and each of us thinks that the other was in the wrong.
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
: an injurious, unfair, or unjust act : action or conduct inflicting harm without due provocation or just cause
: a violation or invasion of the legal rights of another
: tort
: not according to the moral standard : sinful, immoral
: not right or proper according to a code, standard, or convention : improper
: not according to truth or facts : incorrect
: without accuracy : incorrectly
: without regard for what is proper or just
: in a wrong direction
: to do wrong to : injure, harm
: to treat disrespectfully or dishonorably : violate
: defraud
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