Sin (Verb)
Meaning 1
Commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Many people believed that stealing was a serious sin that would bring severe punishment from God.
- In her view, intentionally harming another living being was to sin against the laws of nature and the divine.
- His lack of forgiveness was seen as a sin by those who believed in the teachings of love and compassion.
- She feared that ignoring her sick parents would be a grave sin that would eventually haunt her.
- In the eyes of the devout, lying was considered a sin that required intense repentance and self-reflection.
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Meaning 2
Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake; "I blundered during the job interview".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- If I sin and wrong you through my actions, I'll make it right with my loyalty.
- She won't sin by choosing a dress that isn't hers for the premiere tonight.
- This was the moment he was supposed to shine, but he would sin and forget the piano piece he was supposed to play.
- Forgetting her anniversary would be a grave mistake and sin against her partner.
- He knew that lying to the judge would be a serious sin with severe consequences.