sin

Definition

  • noun: an action that is considered to be wrong according to religious or moral law
  • noun: an offense against religious or moral law
  • verb: to do something that is considered wrong according to religious or moral law
  • verb: to commit a sin
  • usually singular

Examples

  • He made a lot of money in the stock market and he's been 'living the good life' [=living the life of a wealthy person] ever since.

  • Even though he was acquitted, most people think he is 'guilty as sin'.

  • His mother did not want him 'living in sin' with his girlfriend.

Movie quotes

  • (..) You must long for the next life. In truth, I fear that, too. You imprisoned and humiliated my sister. Your sister sought the gods' mercy and atoned for her sin. What about my sins? I broke a sacred oath and stabbed my king in the back. I killed my own cousin. When the gods judged (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2