recognize a wrong

Frequency: 6.57.3 per million words

to understand and accept that something is an injustice

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Examples (10)

  • It's important for leaders to recognize a wrong and work towards reconciliation.
  • The company finally had to recognize the wrong it had done to its employees.
  • She refused to recognize any wrong in her actions, despite clear evidence.
  • After years, the community began to recognize the historical wrong committed against the indigenous people.
  • Sometimes, it takes courage to recognize a wrong, especially when you were part of it.
  • The first step towards justice is to recognize the wrong that has occurred.
  • He eventually came to recognize the wrong in his past behavior.
  • Do you truly recognize the wrong you have inflicted on others?
  • It's difficult for some people to recognize a wrong when it benefits them.
  • The government was slow to recognize the wrong of its discriminatory policies.