wrongs
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɔŋz// UK //ɹˈɒŋz// wrongs
n. actions that are unfair, dishonest, or morally bad. You use this word when talking about things that hurt others or break rules.
n. actions or situations that are morally or legally unjust. Often used in the plural to describe a series of grievances or injustices that require correction.
He tried to right the wrongs of his past.
The new government promised to address the historical wrongs committed against the local community.
The legal system is designed to provide a framework for redressing wrongs, though critics argue that the process is often too slow for those seeking immediate justice.
Usage
Commonly appears in the plural form; frequently collocates with the verbs 'right', 'redress', or 'undo'.