commit a wrong

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

to do something morally or legally wrong

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Examples (10)

  • It is important for leaders not to commit a wrong against their people.
  • The company was accused of having committed a grave wrong by polluting the river.
  • No one should ever commit a wrong just to gain personal advantage.
  • If you commit a wrong, you must be prepared to face the consequences.
  • Despite immense pressure, she refused to commit a wrong that would compromise her integrity.
  • History shows how often powerful nations commit wrongs against weaker ones.
  • He deeply regretted the wrong he had committed and sought forgiveness.
  • To commit a wrong deliberately is far worse than doing so by accident.
  • The prosecutor argued that the defendant had knowingly committed a serious wrong.
  • Future generations will judge us on whether we commit wrongs or uphold justice.