right (richtig) vs wrong

wrong

Definitions

noun

  1. that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
  2. any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

adjective

  1. not in accord with established usage or procedure
  2. not functioning properly
  3. badly timed
  4. not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
  5. used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
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adverb

  1. in an inaccurate manner

verb

  1. treat unjustly; do wrong to

Examples

I used to think the worst feeling was losing someone you love. But, I was wrong. The worst feeling is the moment you have lost yourself.

A lot of them were marked, or born wrong, or crooked, or scabious, looking for help from the Nazarene, for some panacea.

I could be wrong but as I recall in Batman Begins Batman 'growled' his lines just a few times but to very strong effect.

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