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wrong + -ful

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Adjective

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Positive
wrongful

Comparative
more wrongful

Superlative
most wrongful

  1. A wrongful act is one that is violates somebody's rights.
    His wrongful conviction for the crime was eventually overturned.
    She later sued the company for wrongful termination and sexual harassment.
  2. A wrongful act is one that is illegal.
    He was charged for the wrongful death of the cyclist.
    They were removed from the house for wrongful possession.
  3. A wrongful heir, possessor, etc. is one that has no right to be in that position.
    The wrongful heir claimed the throne, causing a dispute.
    The court ruled against the wrongful claimant of the estate.