Pronunciation: /sɪn/
noun an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law
A1 Stealing is considered a sin in many religions.
A2 Lying is often seen as a sin by society.
B1 Committing a sin can lead to feelings of guilt and remorse.
B2 The concept of sin varies greatly across different cultures and belief systems.
C1 Some philosophers argue that the idea of sin is a social construct.
C2 The theologian discussed the nature of sin in great detail during the lecture.
verb to commit a sinful act
A1 I sin by eating too much candy.
A2 She sins by lying to her parents.
B1 He sins by cheating on tests.
B2 They sin by stealing from the store.
C1 The politician sins by accepting bribes.
C2 The CEO sins by embezzling company funds.
formal Committing a sin goes against the teachings of many religions.
informal I heard she's been sinning a lot lately.
slang I can't believe he sinned like that!
figurative In the eyes of some, skipping breakfast is a sin.
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