correct a wrong

Frequency: 6.89.0 per million words

to fix or make right an injustice

wrongVERB + wrong

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correct

Examples (10)

  • The new policy aims to correct a historical wrong against marginalized groups.
  • It takes courage to admit your fault and try to correct a wrong.
  • The community demanded action to correct the wrong inflicted upon their ancestors.
  • Sometimes, the only way to heal is to correct the wrong you have done.
  • International bodies are working to correct the wrongs of human rights abuses.
  • He spent years fighting to correct a wrong conviction.
  • The documentary highlighted efforts to correct past wrongs and promote reconciliation.
  • It's our moral duty to correct any wrong we witness, if we can.
  • The foundation was established to correct the wrongs caused by industrial pollution.
  • Only through genuine effort can we hope to correct the wrong and restore justice.