wronging

present participle of wrong

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wronging
Verb
  • However, some have raised concerns about the mass layoffs being unethical, increasing unemployment, and harming the function of key government agencies.
    Maydeen Merino, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Staff reductions of this magnitude risk prolonging processing delays and increasing wait times for taxpayer support—disproportionately harming working families who rely on prompt refunds and accessible services.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Virginia law prohibits the unlawful use of the information provided on the Virginia Sex Offender Registry for purposes of intimidating or harassing an individual listed on the registry.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • People experiencing homelessness have frequently camped in the area, using or selling drugs and at times harassing residents living and working nearby, according to emails between eight business owners and Boise officials, obtained by the Idaho Statesman through a public records request.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Authorities accused an Arlington Heights man of hitting and injuring a Chicago Police officer while driving under the influence Sunday on the West side, according to a news release.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
  • They two men are also charged with injuring another person, according to Patch.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Wronging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wronging. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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