Wronger

//ˈɹɔŋ.ɚ// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who wrongs someone.

    "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. 2
    One who commits a wrong.
Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of wrong: more wrong comparative, form-of

Example

More examples

"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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From wrong (verb) + -er.

Etymology 2

From wrong (adjective) + -er.

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