Synonyms for rightful
ˈraɪt fəlright·ful

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1. rightfuladjective

   Antonyms:
   wrongful

2. rightfuladjective

   Who shall pull this sword from the stone is rightful king of England.

   Antonyms:
   wrongful

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1. rightful(a)adjective

   legally valid

   "a rightful inheritance"

   Antonyms:
   unjust, illegitimate

2. true(a), lawful, rightful(a)adjective

   having a legally established claim

   "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"

   Antonyms:
   unjust, illegitimate

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1. rightfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   legitimate, true

2. rightfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   just, equitable, fair, lawful, suitable, proper, right, reasonable

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1. List of paraphrases for "rightful":

   legitimate, lawful, full-cost, justified

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1. Real Madrid Perez:

   We will help football at every level and take it to its rightful place in the world, football is the only global sport in the world with more than four billion fans and our responsibility as big clubs is to respond to their desires.

2. Ammon Bundy:

   We are exercising our constitutional rights. We won't leave until these lands have been turned over to the their rightful owners, more than 100 ranchers and farmers used to work this land, which was taken illegally by the federal government.

3. Real Live Preacher, Real Live Preacher weblog, 05-01-05:

   Dignity comes not from control, but from understanding who you are and taking your rightful place in the world.

4. Debra Suierveld:

   Debra Suierveld said about her daughter. Days before, about 10 miles away from the Suierveld home, George Speiring said he opened the door to his home and spotted a lab mix on his porch. He said he called police and the dog, which turned out to be Abby, eventually ended up at the animal shelter. The animal shelter then found the chip that connected Abby to her rightful owner. Abby looked almost like she never left home, aside from graying hair and a benign tumor. Her teeth are in good shape, her paws are in good shape, somebody took very good care of her.

5. Nancy Pelosi:

   Her strong example inspired countless young women to know their power, and seek their rightful place at the head of the decision-making table, her tireless leadership was invaluable to passing legislation to expand access to affordable, high-quality health care and to help young people climb the ladders of opportunity with a good education.