injustice vs wrong

wrong vs injustice

injustice and wrong both are nouns.

injustice is not an adjective while wrong is an adjective.

injustice is not a verb while wrong is a verb.

injustice is not an adverb while wrong is an adverb.

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

As nouns, wrong is a hyponym of injustice; that is, wrong is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than injustice:

injustice: the practice of being unjust or unfair
wrong: that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

Other hyponyms of injustice include inequity, unfairness, wrongfulness.

injustice (noun)	wrong (noun)
an unjust act	any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
the practice of being unjust or unfair	that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

injustice (adjective)	wrong (adjective)
	contrary to conscience or morality or law
	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

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

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

Difference between injustice and wrong

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