What does wrongful mean?
Wrongful means wrong or unjust.
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/ˈɹɒŋfəl/ · adjective
wrong or unjust.
And now, with the tyranny of wrongful power, "The loathsome mark has fallen, the mall remains Sceptreless, free, uncircumscribed, but man Equal, unclassed, tribeless, and nationless, Exempt from awe, worship, degree, the king Over himself; just, gentle, wise."
Use wrongful when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Wrongful means wrong or unjust.
Common synonyms include iniquitous, unfair, illicit, nonlawful.
Possible antonyms include just, right, rightful.
And now, with the tyranny of wrongful power, "The loathsome mark has fallen, the mall remains Sceptreless, free, uncircumscribed, but man Equal, unclassed, tribeless, and nationless, Exempt from awe, worship, degree, the king Over himself; just, gentle, wise."
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