haywire vs wrong

wrong vs haywire

haywire and wrong both are nouns.

haywire and wrong both are adjectives.

haywire is not a verb while wrong is a verb.

haywire is not an adverb while wrong is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
haywire	Yes	Yes	No	No
wrong	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As adjectives, haywire and wrong are synonyms defined as:

haywire and wrong: not functioning properly

Other synonyms of haywire include amiss, awry.

haywire (noun)	wrong (noun)
wire for tying up bales of hay	any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
	that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

haywire (adjective)	wrong (adjective)
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular	contrary to conscience or morality or law
not functioning properly	not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
	based on or acting or judging in error
	characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
	not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
	badly timed
	used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
	not functioning properly
	not in accord with established usage or procedure

haywire (verb)	wrong (verb)
	treat unjustly; do wrong to

haywire (adverb)	wrong (adverb)
	in an incorrect manner

Difference between haywire and wrong

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