sin

Speech parts

1. sin - Noun

2. sin - Verb

3. sin - Pronoun

5. Sin - Proper noun

Meaning

Old form of Since.

Transgression of the law of God; disobedience of the divine command; any violation of God's will, either in purpose or conduct; moral deficiency in the character; iniquity; as, sins of omission and sins of commission.

An offense, in general; a violation of propriety; a misdemeanor; as, a sin against good manners.

To depart voluntarily from the path of duty prescribed by God to man; to violate the divine law in any particular, by actual transgression or by the neglect or nonobservance of its injunctions; to violate any known rule of duty; -- often followed by against.

To violate human rights, law, or propriety; to commit an offense; to trespass; to transgress.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

wickedness trespass error crime evil wrong corruption offense fault violation offence misconduct wrongdoing immorality transgression
Show all synonyms

Antonyms

dreamland right good justice judiciary godliness
Show all antonyms

Hypernyms

letter break breach violate offend transgression

Hyponyms

fall original sin mortal sin deadly sin mark of Cain venial sin

Phrases with the word

like sin let him who is without sin cast the first stone let him that is without sin cast the first stone let he who is without sin cast the first stone as ugly as sin free of sin

Derivatives

sinned sinning

Examples

Love every man in spite of his falling into sin. Never mind the sins, but remember that the foundation of the man is the same - the image of God. John of Kronstadt

Injustice is a great sin. All sins have some "extenuating circumstances”, but injustice has none. Injustice draws the wrath of God. It is a tremendous thing! Those who commit injustice set their heads on fire. Paisios of Mount Athos

The Lord sometimes allows people who are devoted to Him to fall into such dreadful vices; and this is in order to prevent them from falling into a still greater sin-pride. Your temptation will pass and you will spend the remaining days of your life in humility. Only do not forget your sin. Seraphim of Sarov

Your whole destiny is involved in the attitude you take toward your sin. American Proverb

If you really have to sin, then choose a sin that you enjoy. Persian Proverb

God forgives the sin of gluttony. Catalan Proverb

Close letter words and terms

simvastin SIMware simworld sin bin Sin City sin eater