deadly sin

Noun

Meaning

an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

mortal sin atrocity capital sin act of evil cardinal sin unpardonable sin unpardonable offence great crime act of wickedness great sin deadly crime

Antonyms

morality dignity obedience goodness kindness decency

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Hypernyms

sin sinning

Hyponyms

ira gluttony pride anger greed lust

Examples

The only deadly sin I know is cynicism. Henry L. Stimson

Walking is a virtue, tourism is a deadly sin. Bruce Chatwin

Lust," she said. "Lust is a deadly sin." "And spanking." "I think that falls under lust." "I think it should have its own category." said Jace. Cassandra Clare

There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. 'Good pride' represents our dignity and self-respect. 'Bad pride' is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance. John C. Maxwell

It's another sin. Worse than all the other ones, which are immediate, violent and hot...It's the eighth deadly sin. The one God left out, Hope. Jennifer Donnelly

A deadly sin can't be concealed. Sicilian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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