wrongly
/ˈrɔŋli/
adverb
- In a way that is incorrect or mistaken.
- She was wrongly accused of stealing the money.
- The letter was wrongly addressed and never arrived.
- He wrongly believed that the store was open on Sundays.
- In an unjust or immoral manner.
- The prisoners were wrongly treated by the guards.
- The company was criticized for wrongly dismissing an employee.
- He acted wrongly when he lied to his parents.
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