sin

noun
UK: /sɪn/
US: /sɪn/

  1. An act against religious or moral law.

    1. Lying is a sin according to many religions. [ ] [ ]
    2. Committing this type of sin can have serious consequences for the soul. [ ] [ ]

  2. A serious mistake or error.

    1. It's a sin to waste food when others are hungry. [ ] [ ]
    2. Not appreciating her talent is a sin, she is so gifted and skilled. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

trespass wrongdoing immorality vice offense
sin intransitive-verb

  1. To commit an act that goes against religious or moral principles.

    1. Did he sin when he lied to his mother? [ ] [ ]
    2. Some believe that even thinking bad thoughts is a way to sin against God. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make a mistake or do something wrong.

    1. I sin when I forget important dates, like my anniversary. [ ] [ ]
    2. We all sin in our own ways, and it's important to learn from our mistakes. [ ] [ ]
sin transitive-verb

  1. To do something that is considered wrong or immoral.

    1. She sins by gossiping about everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. He sins against his own values when he mistreats those less fortunate. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sin" in English means: An act against religious or moral law., A serious mistake or error..

The phonetic transcription of "sin" is /sɪn/ in British English and /sɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sin": trespass, wrongdoing, immorality, vice, offense.

Example usage of "sin": "Lying is a sin according to many religions.". More examples on the page.