Right a wrong
verb phrase
To correct or make amends for a mistake or bad behavior.
He returned the stolen money to right a wrong he had committed years ago.
Often appears as...
- attempt to right a wrong
- strive to right a wrong
verb phrase
To fix an injustice or unfair situation.
The judge ensured the defendant's rights were protected to right a wrong done by the prosecution.
Often appears as...
- legal move to right a wrong
- legislation to right a wrong
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb phrase
To correct or make amends for a mistake or bad behavior.
He returned the stolen money to right a wrong he had committed years ago.
Often appears as...
- attempt to right a wrong
- strive to right a wrong
verb phrase
To fix an injustice or unfair situation.
The judge ensured the defendant's rights were protected to right a wrong done by the prosecution.
Often appears as...
- legal move to right a wrong
- legislation to right a wrong
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Accountability
Emphasizes one's responsibility to fix their own mistakes.
She apologized to mend the relationship and right a wrong.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Emphasis
Used when highlighting the ethical need to correct an action.
He felt compelled to confess to right a wrong.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Figuratively speaking, it doesn't always mean to 'make something right' in a physical sense.
To right a wrong, he started treating everyone with respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Accountability
Emphasizes one's responsibility to fix their own mistakes.
She apologized to mend the relationship and right a wrong.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Emphasis
Used when highlighting the ethical need to correct an action.
He felt compelled to confess to right a wrong.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Figuratively speaking, it doesn't always mean to 'make something right' in a physical sense.
To right a wrong, he started treating everyone with respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Accountability
Emphasizes one's responsibility to fix their own mistakes.
She apologized to mend the relationship and right a wrong.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Emphasis
Used when highlighting the ethical need to correct an action.
He felt compelled to confess to right a wrong.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Figuratively speaking, it doesn't always mean to 'make something right' in a physical sense.
To right a wrong, he started treating everyone with respect.
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