Wrongful and Wrong

Wrongful

Wrongful adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.
Usage example: charged with wrongful possession of narcotics

Wrong is a synonym for wrongful. In some cases you can use "Wrong" instead an adjective "Wrongful".

Wrong

Wrong adjective - Falling short of a standard.

Wrongful is a synonym for wrong in immoral topic. You can use "Wrongful" instead an adjective "Wrong".

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