wronged


wrong

W0242500 (rông, rŏng)adj.1. Not in conformity with fact or truth; incorrect or erroneous: a wrong answer.2. a. Contrary to conscience, morality, or law: Stealing is wrong.b. Unfair; unjust: The kids felt it was wrong when some got to go on the field trip but not others.3. Not required, intended, or wanted: took a wrong turn.4. Not fitting or suitable; inappropriate or improper: said the wrong thing.5. Not in accord with established usage, method, or procedure: the wrong way to shuck clams.6. Not functioning properly; amiss: What is wrong with the TV?7. Designating the side, as of a garment, that is less finished and not intended to show: socks worn wrong side out.adv.1. In a wrong manner; mistakenly or erroneously: answered wrong.2. In a wrong course or direction: turned wrong at the crossroads.3. Immorally or unjustly: She acted wrong in lying.n.1. a. An unjust, injurious, or immoral act: felt that he had been done a wrong.b. That which is unjust, immoral, or improper: doesn't seem to know right from wrong.c. The condition of being in error or at fault: I hate being in the wrong.2. a. An invasion or a violation of another's legal rights.b. Law A tort.tr.v. wronged, wrong·ing, wrongs 1. To treat (someone) unjustly or injuriously.2. To discredit unjustly; malign: "those whom he had wronged with his bitter pen" (Evan I. Schwartz).Idioms: do (someone) wrong Informal To be unfaithful or disloyal. go wrong1. To go amiss; turn out badly: What went wrong with their business?2. To make a mistake or mistakes: parents wondering where they went wrong raising their child.3. To behave immorally after a period of innocence or moral behavior: a young man who went wrong.
[Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; see wer- in Indo-European roots.]
wrong′er n.wrong′ly adv.wrong′ness n.

wronged

(rɔŋd, rɒŋd)

adj. treated unfairly or unjustly. [1540–50]