wronging
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present participleof wrong.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
wrongadjectivenot in accordance with what is morally right or good.
Example Sentences
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Examples of alleged wronging by the district include:
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
Finally, she is, as you make clear, specifically wronging you, the person who effectively vouched for her.
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2021
He has denied wronging, and the trial is scheduled to start in May.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2020
McDonald said there is no evidence that the sheriff knew about the items kept in Armendariz’s house and that any wronging by the officer shouldn’t be pinned on Arpaio.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 8, 2015
But he knowing their errand told them it was not they who were wronging him.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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