Synonyms of wrongful
11 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for wrongful is criminal. Other synonyms of wrongful are illegal, unlawful, outlawed, illegitimate and illicit. The opposite of wrongful is rightful.
Synonyms and similar words for wrongful
adjectiveWrong or unjust.
adjectiveUnlawful or illegal.
- illicitUnlawful.
- nonlawfulNot lawful; unlawful.
- crimefulCriminal; wicked; illegal.
- criminalAgainst the law; forbidden by law.
- illegalContrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law.
- illegitimateNot in accordance with the law.
- lawbreakingUnlawful; illegal.
- outlawedPut beyond the limits of the law, forbidden, against the law.
- unlawfulProhibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal).
Opposite of wrongful
adjectiveUnlawful or illegal.
- rightfulBy right; by law.
Meaning of wrongful
- adjective Wrong or unjust.
- adjective Unlawful or illegal.
wrongful in other languages
Questions about synonyms of wrongful
- What is another word for wrongful?
- Wrongful has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as criminal, illegal, unlawful, outlawed, illegitimate, illicit and lawbreaking.
- What is the opposite of wrongful?
- The opposite of wrongful is rightful. Other antonyms of wrongful are just and right.
- What does wrongful mean?
- Wrongful means wrong or unjust.
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