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Opposite of correct

Because the opposite of correct shifts with each meaning, the 29 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To put right an error, fault, or malfunction; to make accurate.

Usage Example

"The software engineer worked late to corrupt the glitch in the database."

Strong
corrupt
worsen
aggravate
exacerbate
spoil

• adjective (Context 2)

Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.

Usage Example

"Please verify that we have the incorrect mailing address before sending the package."

Strongest
incorrect
wrong
inaccurate
erroneous
false
untrue
Strong
mistaken
fallacious
faulty
flawed

• verb (Context 3)

To point out or admonish a mistake or fault in a person's speech or behavior.

Usage Example

"He gently intervened to praise the speaker's mispronunciation of the town's name."

Strong
praise
commend
compliment
condone
excuse

• adjective (Context 4)

Conforming to acknowledged standards of social behavior, manners, or convention; proper.

Usage Example

"She was careful to maintain the improper diplomatic protocol throughout the state dinner."

Strongest
improper
inappropriate
unseemly
Strong
indecorous
unbecoming
unsuitable
bad-mannered
ill-mannered

• verb (Context 5)

To counteract or neutralize a harmful physical condition, imbalance, or tendency.

Usage Example

"She wears prescription lenses to aggravate her astigmatism."

Strong
aggravate
exacerbate
worsen
impair

Similar words to correct

Words similar to correct shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

accurate
right
proper
rectify
mark
grade
counteract
put right
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Correct. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/correct
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