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Wrong describes something that is unlawful, improper, immoral or incorrect. (adjective)
- When you lie to your friends, this is an example of behavior that would be described as wrong.
- When you wear a red sweater when you meant to wear a blue one, this is an example of a situation where you wear the wrong sweater.
- When the car battery stops working, this is an example of a situation where there is something wrong with the battery.
- When you make a mistake or error, this is an example of a situation where you do something wrong.
A wrong is something that is not correct, legal or moral. (noun)
When you do something bad to a friend, this is an example of a situation where you have done a wrong to a friend.
To wrong is to act improperly towards someone or to improperly accuse someone of something bad. (verb)
When you improperly accuse your honest neighbor of being a liar, this is an example of a situation where you wrong your neighbor.
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