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Definition wrong in British English

wrong noun

noun
/rɒŋ/
1

behaviour that is morally wrong or that breaks a rule

Example

Anyone who does wrong will be punished.

Example

Small children do not know the difference between right and wrong.

1.1

used about a particular action or situation

Example

There were disagreements over the rights and wrongs of sex education.

Synonyms and related words
evil sin wrong
Definition wrong in British English

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