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Synonyms of wrong

120 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for wrong is back. Other synonyms of wrong are depravity, iniquity, sin, atrocity and infamy. The opposite of wrong is right.

Synonyms and similar words for wrong

adjectiveDesigned to be worn or placed inward.

nounSomething that is immoral or not good.

  • depravityA particular depraved act or trait.
  • iniquityAn act of great injustice or unfairness; a sinful or wicked act; an unconscionable deed.
  • sinA misdeed or wrong.
  • atrocity
  • infamyA reprehensible occurrence or situation.
  • outrageAn excessively violent or vicious attack; an atrocity.
  • turpitudeAn act evident of such depravity.
  • wickednessA wicked or sinful thing or act; morally bad or objectionable behaviour.

nounAn instance of wronging someone (sometimes with possessive to indicate the wrongdoer).

  • hardshipA burden, a source of difficulty that could impose a barrier.
  • sorrow(usually in plural) An instance or cause of unhappiness.
  • wrongdoingAn instance of doing wrong.
  • crimeAny great sin or wickedness; iniquity.
  • delict
  • delinquencyA criminal offense.
  • errorThe state, quality, or condition of being wrong.
  • malfeasanceWrongdoing.
  • misdeedThat which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime.
  • misdemeanorAny act of misbehavior.
  • misdoingAn act of wrongdoing; a misdeed.
  • offenseA crime or sin.
  • peccadilloA petty offense.
  • tortA wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to a contract, which causes an...
  • tortfeasanceThe condition, or an act, of doing wrong; the act of committing a tort.
  • transgressionA violation of a law, duty or commandment.
  • venialityA venial (pardonable) action or an instance of venial behaviour.
  • villainy
  • affliction
  • aggrievanceOppression; hardship; grievance.
  • distressA cause of such discomfort.
  • griefA cause or instance of sorrow or pain; that which afflicts or distresses; a trial.
  • grievanceSomething which causes grief.
  • miseryCause of misery; calamity; misfortune.
  • sadnessAn event in one's life that causes sadness.
  • undelightSomething unpleasant or displeasing.
  • vexationA source of mental distress or trouble; an affliction, a woe; also, a source of annoyance or irritation; an annoyance...
  • woe
  • ruth obsoleteMatter for regret or sorrow; calamity, ruin; also, occasion for regret or sorrow; (countable) an instance of this; a...

nounThe incorrect or unjust position or opinion.

  • wrengthThe state or condition of being wrong; wrongness; wrongfulness; error.
  • wrongnessThe quality of being wrong; error or fault.
  • wrongfulnessThe state or quality of being wrongful.

nounThe opposite of right; the concept of badness.

verbTo slander; to impute evil to unjustly.

  • libelTo defame (someone), especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.
  • malignTo make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.
  • traduceTo malign a person or entity by making malicious and false or defamatory statements.
  • assassinate figurativelyTo harm, ruin, or defame severely or destroy by treachery, slander, libel, or obscure attack.
  • asperseTo falsely or maliciously charge someone.
  • backbiteTo make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
  • badmouthTo criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully.
  • befoul figurativelyTo stain or mar (e.g., with infamy or disgrace).
  • besmirchTo tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.
  • besmearTo damage the reputation of, to tarnish, to sully.
  • blackenTo defame or sully.
  • blazeTo disclose; bewray; defame.
  • blemishTo tarnish (reputation, character, etc.); to defame.
  • blotTo stain with infamy; to disgrace.
  • blurTo sully; to stain; to blemish, as reputation.
  • calumniateTo levy a false charge against, especially of a vague offense, with the intent to damage someone's reputation or...
  • calumnyTo make false accusations or levy false charges against a person with the intent to tarnish that person's reputation or...
  • chat shit slang, vulgarTo untruthfully speak of another in a belittling, deprecative, slighting manner, either in person or in absentia.
  • chat shite Ireland, UK
  • cloudTo blacken; to sully; to stain; to tarnish (reputation or character).
  • defame
  • demonize figurativelyTo describe or represent as evil or diabolic, usually falsely.
  • denigrateTo criticize so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
  • depraveTo speak ill of; to depreciate; to malign; to revile.
  • depreciateTo belittle or disparage.
  • detractTo take credit or reputation from; to derogate; to defame or decry.
  • dirtyTo stain or tarnish (somebody) with dishonor.
  • discredit
  • disgraceTo put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.
  • disparage
  • disreputeTo bring into disrepute; to hold in dishonor.
  • diss slangTo put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.
  • drag through the mudTo tarnish or spoil enough so that something or someone is no longer respectable.
  • foulTo besmirch.
  • infamizeTo make infamous; to defame or smear.
  • lampoonTo satirize or poke fun at.
  • monsterizeTo give someone a very bad reputation; demonize, vilify.
  • muddy figurativelyTo damage (a person or their reputation); to sully, to tarnish.
  • reproachTo disgrace, or bring shame upon.
  • revileTo attack (someone) with abusive language.
  • shit-talk slang, vulgar
  • slag UK, slangTo talk badly about; to malign or denigrate (someone).
  • smearTo damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about them, their...
  • spotTo stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish, as reputation.
  • speak ill ofTo vilify; to defame; to criticize.
  • stab figurativelyTo injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander.
  • stainTo taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation.
  • sullyTo corrupt or damage.
  • talk shit slang, vulgarTo untruthfully speak of another in a belittling, deprecative, slighting manner, either in person or in absentia.
  • talk shite UK, slangTo talk badly about something.
  • talk trash US, slangTo untruthfully speak of another in a belittling, deprecative, slighting manner, either in person or in absentia.
  • tarnishTo compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
  • torch figurativelyTo make damaging claims about (someone or something); to ruin the reputation of (someone or something); to disparage...
  • trash-talk US, slangTo insult a rival in a disparaging way.

Opposite of wrong

adjectiveDesigned to be worn or placed inward.

  • rightComplying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below.
  • front

Meaning of wrong

  1. adjective Incorrect or untrue.
  2. adjective Asserting something incorrect or untrue.
  3. adjective Immoral, not good, bad.

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Questions about synonyms of wrong

What is another word for wrong?
Wrong has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as back, depravity, iniquity, sin, atrocity, infamy, outrage and turpitude.
What is the opposite of wrong?
The opposite of wrong is right.
What does wrong mean?
Wrong means incorrect or untrue.

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