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