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INJUSTICE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word injustice. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word injustice. (close relations)
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unfairness
nounn
noun

• partiality that is not fair or equitable

• injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards

• an unjust act

unjustness
nounn
noun

• the practice of being unjust or unfair

wrong
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

• contrary to conscience or morality or law

• based on or acting or judging in error

noun

• that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

• any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

adverb

• in an incorrect manner

adjective satellite

• not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

• not functioning properly

• not in accord with established usage or procedure

• used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

• badly timed

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

verb

• treat unjustly; do wrong to

bias
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

• a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

adjective satellite

• slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric

verb

• influence in an unfair way

• cause to be biased

corruption
nounn
noun

• lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

• in a state of progressive putrefaction

• decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)

• moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

• destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity

• inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony)

discrimination
nounn
noun

• unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

• the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished

favoritism
nounn
noun

• an inclination to favor some person or group

• unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

immorality
nounn
noun

• the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct

• morally objectionable behavior

inequality
nounn
noun

• lack of equality

inequity
nounn
noun

• injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards

malfeasance
nounn
noun

• wrongful conduct by a public official

malpractice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage

• a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct

oppression
nounn
noun

• the act of subjugating by cruelty

• the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:

• a feeling of being oppressed

partiality
nounn
noun

• a predisposition to like something

• an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives

prejudice
nounn
noun

• a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

verb

• disadvantage by prejudice

• influence (somebody's) opinion in advance

unrighteousness
nounn
noun

• failure to adhere to moral principles

wrongdoing
nounn
noun

• departure from what is ethically acceptable

• activity that transgresses moral or civil law

iniquity
nounn
noun

• morally objectionable behavior

• an unjust act

shabbiness
nounn
noun

• a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing

• an unjust act

Best Hypernyms For INJUSTICE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for injustice, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
misconduct unrighteousness wrongdoing
Phrases (2)
actus reuswrongful conduct

Alternatives for UNFAIRNESS

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