wronger

English

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɹɔŋ.ɚ/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɹɒŋ.ə/

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• Rhymes: -ɒŋə(ɹ)

Etymology 1

From wrong (verb) +‎ -er.

Noun

wronger (plural wrongers)

1. One who wrongs someone.
   • 1599, William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 5 Scene 1:

     LEONATO. Which is the villain? Let me see his eyes,
     That, when I note another man like him,
     I may avoid him. Which of these is he?
     BORACHIO. If you would know your wronger, look on me.

2. One who commits a wrong.

Etymology 2

From wrong (adjective) +‎ -er.

Adjective

wronger

1. comparative form of wrong: more wrong

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