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injustice Synonyms

Another word for injustice

Choosing another word for injustice depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The absence of fairness, equity, or moral rightness in a situation or system.

Usage Example

"The civil rights movement sought to eliminate social and economic unfairness across the country."

Strongest
unfairness
inequity
Strong
inequality
iniquity
partiality
bias
discrimination
Weak
oppression

• noun (Context 2)

A specific unjust act, wrong, or instance of unfair treatment inflicted upon someone.

Usage Example

"By blaming her for the team's mistake, the manager did her a grave wrong."

Strongest
wrong
Strong
grievance
mistreatment
maltreatment
outrage
travesty
raw deal
Weak
abuse

Opposites of injustice

The opposite of injustice shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

justice
fairness
equity
impartiality
even-handedness
redress
fair play
reparation
See all opposites of injustice

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Injustice. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/injustice
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