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To help you avoid using the same word too repetitively, redundantly, recurrently, incessantly, etc., etc.

Why synonyms can be useful

Your writing can sound boring if you continually keep repeating the same words. When you create sentences, you can make them more interesting by using words that mean the same as the word you are speaking about. This allows you to add flavor to your writing.

In order to make language a lot more expressive and interesting you should try to vary the words you use as often as you can.

Synonyms for (noun) wrong

Synonyms: wrong, legal injury, damage Definition: any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

Hypernyms: injury Definition: wrongdoing that violates another's rights and is unjustly inflicted

Synonyms: wrong, wrongfulness Definition: that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law Usage: he feels that you are in the wrong

Hypernyms: unjustness, injustice Definition: the practice of being unjust or unfair

Synonyms for (verb) wrong

Synonyms: wrong Definition: treat unjustly; do wrong to

Hypernyms: do by, treat, handle Definition: interact in a certain way Usage: Do right by her; Treat him with caution, please; Handle the press reporters gently

Synonyms for (adjective) wrong

Synonyms: incorrect, wrong, faulty Definition: characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules Usage: he submitted a faulty report; an incorrect transcription; the wrong side of the road

Hypernyms: inaccurate Definition: not exact Usage: an inaccurate translation; the thermometer is inaccurate

Synonyms: improper, wrong Definition: not appropriate for a purpose or occasion Usage: said all the wrong things

Hypernyms: inappropriate Definition: not suitable for a particular occasion etc Usage: noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness; inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach; put inappropriate pressure on them

Synonyms: wrong, incorrect Definition: not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth Usage: an incorrect calculation; the report in the paper is wrong; your information is wrong; the clock showed the wrong time; found themselves on the wrong road; based on the wrong assumptions

Hypernyms: erroneous Definition: containing or characterized by error Usage: erroneous conclusions

Hypernyms: fallacious Definition: based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information Usage: fallacious hope

Hypernyms: false, mistaken Definition: arising from error Usage: a false assumption; a mistaken view of the situation

Synonyms: wrong Definition: based on or acting or judging in error Usage: it is wrong to think that way

Hypernyms: wrongheaded Definition: obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion Usage: a wrongheaded policy

Synonyms: wrong, amiss, awry, haywire Definition: not functioning properly Usage: something is amiss; has gone completely haywire; something is wrong with the engine

Hypernyms: nonfunctional, malfunctioning Definition: not performing or able to perform its regular function Usage: a malfunctioning valve

Synonyms: ill-timed, unseasonable, untimely, wrong Definition: badly timed Usage: an ill-timed intervention; you think my intrusion unseasonable; an untimely remark; it was the wrong moment for a joke

Hypernyms: inopportune Definition: not opportune Usage: arrived at a most inopportune hour; an inopportune visit

Synonyms: wrong Definition: used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward Usage: socks worn wrong side out

Hypernyms: inside Definition: relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space Usage: he reached into his inside jacket pocket; inside out; an inside pitch is between home plate and the batter

Synonyms: incorrect, wrong Definition: not in accord with established usage or procedure Usage: the wrong medicine; the wrong way to shuck clams; it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts

Hypernyms: improper Definition: not suitable or right or appropriate Usage: slightly improper to dine alone with a married man; improper medication; improper attire for the golf course

Synonyms: wrong Definition: contrary to conscience or morality or law Usage: it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor; cheating is wrong; it is wrong to lie

Hypernyms: vicious, reprehensible, condemnable, criminal, deplorable Definition: bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure Usage: a criminal waste of talent; a deplorable act of violence; adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife

Hypernyms: immoral, base Definition: not adhering to ethical or moral principles Usage: base and unpatriotic motives; a base, degrading way of life; cheating is dishonorable; they considered colonialism immoral; unethical practices in handling public funds

Hypernyms: misguided, mistaken Definition: wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment Usage: well-meaning but misguided teachers; a mistaken belief; mistaken identity