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as in evils
that which is morally unacceptable
any reasonable person should be expected to know the difference between right and wrong
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as in injustices
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
trying to right all the wrongs in the world
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Recent Examples of wrongs
Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Many students have acted boldly, and occasionally made dumb mistakes, because they were outraged by historical wrongs, incendiary speakers, cultural stereotypes, or other provocations.
—Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Winning another ring can wash away a lot of wrongs.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But the most spectacular aspect of Nuestra Tierra may be its use of drone camerawork, and the way Martel uses the unsettling stillness of a drone as the eye of an impassive god, looking down at the wrongs carried out by those on the ground.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
Eliminating vaccine mandates in Florida and expanding exemptions in other states will continue to widen these already existing disparities that stem from past public health wrongs.
—Stacie Kershner, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2025
Grace Kao, professor of ethics and the inaugural Sano Chair in Pacific and Asian American Theology at Claremont School of Theology, explores how federal governments might remedy past wrongs against marginalized communities.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Note, however, that although the initial criticism is what spurred this reaction, two wrongs never make a right.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This does not mean genuine wrongs should be dismissed.
—Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Tamra, whom Shannon has refused to forgive for past wrongs, goes under the table to help right as Shannon starts to slide out her seat in the banquette under the table.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Many students have acted boldly, and occasionally made dumb mistakes, because they were outraged by historical wrongs, incendiary speakers, cultural stereotypes, or other provocations.
—Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Winning another ring can wash away a lot of wrongs.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But the most spectacular aspect of Nuestra Tierra may be its use of drone camerawork, and the way Martel uses the unsettling stillness of a drone as the eye of an impassive god, looking down at the wrongs carried out by those on the ground.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
Eliminating vaccine mandates in Florida and expanding exemptions in other states will continue to widen these already existing disparities that stem from past public health wrongs.
—Stacie Kershner, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2025
Grace Kao, professor of ethics and the inaugural Sano Chair in Pacific and Asian American Theology at Claremont School of Theology, explores how federal governments might remedy past wrongs against marginalized communities.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Note, however, that although the initial criticism is what spurred this reaction, two wrongs never make a right.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This does not mean genuine wrongs should be dismissed.
—Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongs
Noun
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The story sees the vengeful spirit La Llorona returning, forcing a fractured family to confront their past and join forces with their estranged curandero grandfather to battle ancient evils, before the Weeping Woman claims their children forever.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Augusta was a devout Christian who often lectured the Bible to her sons and blamed alcohol and women for the evils of the world, per the outlet.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In both nations, anger prevails for the injustices of those calling themselves saviors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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From a high school dropout and gang member who experienced homelessness to a PhD holder and founder of the Love Beyond Walls non-profit, Lester shares his journey navigating the trauma of poverty while exposing the systemic educational injustices that trap Black communities.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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God never sanctions cruelty; love that harms is not love at all.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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In many other contexts, reproductive rights are understood as a collective good that benefits all society – or, conversely, harms all society when revoked.—
Seda Saluk,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While working together on The Unit, David Mamet once told you that good drama isn’t a choice between good and bad; good drama is the choice between two bads.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Reports out of fall camp haven’t been super favorable to their offense, and while the defense will, again, be top-notch, a team with this bad of an offense cannot be trusted.—
Austin Mock,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
Noun
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This generalized recognition of our nation’s foundational sins is certainly welcome, it’s just not geared toward a particular point.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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And my mom used to say, your sins will find you out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Grabber hounds Finn through an old phone booth and torments Gwen through her dreams.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The mistake tortures them, which prompts the couple to try and solve the mystery by producing a fake play in an attempt to get their ex-neighbor Mary (Chloe Cherry) to audition.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This practice hurts both artists and their fans.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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This is where Sturm’s back injury hurts.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Wrongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongs. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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