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.

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