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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.

Synonyms

  • Trespass
  • Transgress

Hypernyms

  • Break
  • Go Against
  • Breach
  • Offend
  • Violate
  • Infract

Related Words

  • Sinner (noun)
  • Sinning (noun)
  • Sin (noun)

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.

Synonyms

  • Boob
  • Blunder
  • Drop The Ball
  • Goof

Hypernyms

  • Break
  • Transgress
  • Go Against
  • Breach
  • Violate
  • Infract
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