Synonyms for wrongly
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1. wronglyadverb

   Synonyms:
   erroneously, incorrectly, mistakenly

   Antonyms:
   correctly, rightly

2. wronglyadverb

   In an unfair or immoral manner; unjustly.

   Synonyms:
   mistakenly, erroneously, incorrectly

   Antonyms:
   rightly, correctly

3. wronglyadverb

   Incorrectly; by error.

   I wrongly assumed that it would be an easy job.

   Synonyms:
   mistakenly, incorrectly, erroneously

   Antonyms:
   rightly, correctly

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1. wronglyadverb

   without justice or fairness

   "wouldst not play false and yet would wrongly win"- Shakespeare

   Synonyms:
   incorrectly, wrong

   Antonyms:
   right, correctly, aright

2. incorrectly, wrongly, wrongadverb

   in an inaccurate manner

   "he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly"; "she guessed wrong"

   Synonyms:
   falsely, incorrectly, wrong

   Antonyms:
   correctly, aright, right

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1. wronglyadjective

   Synonyms:
   erroneously, WRONG, amiss

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1. List of paraphrases for "wrongly":

   mistakenly, incorrectly, erroneously, unjustly, unfairly, unduly, wrongfully, falsely, wrong, improperly, inappropriately, unjustifiably, inaccurately

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1. Andrew Leach:

   Rightly or wrongly the psychology within most operations is 'Costs are high for now but we will sort it out', you would need a significantly lower price with pretty long running expectations that it will continue to see (production) cuts.

2. Julia Wyman:

   Our aim is to ensure those looking to purchase a firearm are aware of the potential risks [and to promote responsible gun ownership], often gun purchasers wrongly believe guns will keep them safe when, in fact, a gun in the home greatly increases the risk of homicide and suicide. This sets the record straight so consumers can make an informed choice to buy a firearm or not.

3. Jack Vanderhei:

   I really can't explain why so many people are confident about their ability to pay for long-term care, it might be that they think - wrongly - that Medicare is going to cover it, or maybe they'll just spend down to indigent levels and go on Medicaid. But there's no way this is a justifiable sense of optimism.

4. Alexander Baxter:

   I felt like the officers were wrongly getting away with spilling my blood.

5. Attorney General Barr:

   Your statement also wrongly implies that your continued tenure in the office is necessary to ensure that cases now pending in the Southern District of New York are handled appropriately, this is obviously false.I fully expect that the office will continue to handle all cases in the normal course and pursuant to the Departments applicable standards, policies, and guidance.