noun
an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑sin
• Hypernyms: ↑transgression, ↑evildoing
• Hyponyms: ↑fall, ↑actual sin, ↑original sin, ↑mortal sin, ↑deadly sin, ↑venial sin
adjective
transgressing a moral or divine law
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"if it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most sinning soul alive"- Shakespeare
• Similar to: ↑offending
Useful english dictionary. 2012.