wronger
/ˈɹɒŋ.ə/US/ˈɹɔŋ.ɚ/
wronger noun: one who wrongs someone. Also the comparative form of wrong.
Noun
wronger (plural wrongers)
- One who wrongs someone.
- LEONATO. Which is the villain? Let me see his eyes,
That, when I note another man like him,
I may avoid him. Which of these is he?
BORACHIO. If you would know your wronger, look on me.1599, William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 5 Scene 1
- LEONATO. Which is the villain? Let me see his eyes,
- One who commits a wrong.
Also used as
wronger is also the comparative form of wrong.
Forms of wronger
| plural | wrongers |
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Origin of wronger
From wrong (verb) + -er.
From wrong (adjective) + -er.
Words that rhyme with wronger
Questions about wronger
- What does wronger mean?
- Wronger means one who wrongs someone.
- What part of speech is wronger?
- Wronger is a noun.
- How do you pronounce wronger?
- Wronger is pronounced /ˈɹɔŋ.ɚ/ (US).
- What is the plural of wronger?
- The plural of wronger is wrongers.
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