Illicit and Wrong

Illicit

Illicit adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.
Usage example: had a long history of using illicit drugs

Wrong is a synonym for illicit in forbidden topic. In some cases you can use "Wrong" instead an adjective "Illicit".

Nearby Word: illicitly

Wrong

Wrong adjective - Falling short of a standard.

Illicit is a synonym for wrong in immoral topic. Sometimes you can use "Illicit" instead an adjective "Wrong", if it concerns topics such as illegal.

Both words in one sentence

  • The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything She's initially surprised that her father wants to take on cargo, thinking it's the wrong job for pirates, although is mollified somewhat when he says he means dangerous, maybe-illicit cargo.
  • Video Game / Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle Morgane is initially surprised that her father wants to take on cargo, thinking it's the wrong job for pirates, but is mollified when he says he means dangerous, maybe-illicit cargo.
  • Video Game / Strife From minor and recoverable things like going back to break the illicit power tap (and failing a mission you've already completed) to major things like killing the Sigil piece holders in the wrong order, which makes the game Unwinnable.
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