wrong vs sandbag

sandbag vs wrong

wrong and sandbag both are nouns.

wrong is an adjective but sandbag is not an adjective.

wrong and sandbag both are verbs.

wrong is an adverb but sandbag is not an adverb.

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

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

wrong: treat unjustly; do wrong to
sandbag: treat harshly or unfairly

Other hyponyms of wrong include aggrieve, victimise, victimize.

wrong (noun)	sandbag (noun)
any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right	a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

wrong (adjective)	sandbag (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

wrong (verb)	sandbag (verb)
treat unjustly; do wrong to	protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
	downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
	hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
	treat harshly or unfairly
	compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

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

Difference between wrong and sandbag

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