■ adjective
1》 not correct or true.
↘mistaken.
2》 unjust, dishonest, or immoral.
3》 in a bad or abnormal condition; amiss.
■ adverb in an unsuitable or undesirable manner or direction.
↘with an incorrect result.
■ noun an unjust, dishonest, or immoral action.
■ verb act unjustly or dishonestly towards.
↘mistakenly attribute bad motives to; misrepresent.
Phrases
get ( hold of ) the ~ end of the stick Brit. misunderstand something.
be in the ~ be responsible for a mistake or offence.
on the ~ side of
1》 out of favour with (someone).
2》 somewhat more than (a specified age).
Derivatives
~er noun
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
OE wrang , from ON rangr 'awry, unjust'; related to wring .