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right and wrong

NOUN

conscience

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shame

STRONG

censor compunction demur duty morals principles qualms scruples superego

WEAK

inner voice small voice squeam still small voice

Antonyms

WEAK

immorality

NOUN

ethics/ethic

Synonyms

WEAK

belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities criteria decency ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity moral code morality mores natural law nature practice principles rules of conduct standard standards the Golden Rule

Antonyms

WEAK

corruption immorality

Example Sentences

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It challenges prevailing power structures and asks people to reconsider their established notions of right and wrong.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

He famously dubbed the digital currency a “policeman for policy,” saying in a TV interview that bitcoin’s price can inform policymakers when they are doing things right and wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

"And you didn't preach to the audience about what's right and wrong, and I think we should all be telling stories like that, so thank you for this dream."

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

There’s a right and wrong way to do that.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

“I’m a university, professor with a highly developed sense of right and wrong, and I wouldn’t try to deceive you. I wouldn’t lie to anyone.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

right and wrong

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