Sin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sin is a noun meaning (theology) A violation of divine will or religious law.
Meaning
(theology) A violation of divine will or religious law.
More Meanings
- Sinfulness, depravity, iniquity.
- A misdeed or wrong.
- A sin offering; a sacrifice for sin.
- An embodiment of sin; a very wicked person.
- A flaw or mistake.
- (sports) sin bin
- (intransitive, theology) To commit a sin.
Example Sentences
No movie is without sin.
As a Christian, I think this is a sin against God.
For he hath made him to be ſinne for vs, who knewe no ſinne,[…]
Thy Ambition / (Thou Scarlet ſinne) robb’d this bewailing Land / Of Noble Buckingham,[…]
Word Forms
- sins
- sinne
- sinning
- sinned
Synonyms for sin
Depending on context, synonyms include adharma, ithm, baseness, degeneracy, turpitude, corruption.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sinfulness, wickedness, goof, blunder, boob, hell.
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