English adjective: wrongful | |||
1. | wrongful having no legally established claim | ||
Samples | The wrongful heir to the throne. | ||
Synonyms | unlawful | ||
Similar | illegitimate | ||
Antonyms | legitimate | ||
2. | wrongful unlawfully violating the rights of others | ||
Samples | Wrongful death. A wrongful diversion of trust income. | ||
Similar | unlawful | ||
Antonyms | lawful | ||
3. | wrongful not just or fair | ||
Samples | A wrongful act. A wrongful charge. | ||
Similar | unjust | ||
Antonyms | just | ||