early 14c., from wrong (n.) + -ful. Related: Wrongfully. Middle English also had adjective wrongous.
the wrongful heir to the throne
a wrongful diversion of trust income
wrongful death
a wrongful charge
a wrongful act
write-up
writhe
writing
wrong
wrongdoing
wrongful
wrongly
wroth
wrought
wry
wryly
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