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

  • (..) worldly pass away, can the voices of the gods be heard. And then their spirit dwells in me, and I feel the ability to heal and prophecy. And take on the sins of the world... Upon myself. I have broken my life for your sake! I do not know if you are a god, (MOANS) but all I longed for was (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8
  • (..) Both in the eyes of men and of God. No! You are a monster! I always knew. But, until this moment, I never realized how truly monstrous you are! My own sins seem so trivial, so unimpressive! How do you sleep at night, Lord Ecbert? How do you sleep? (DOOR CLOSES) Your Grace, (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8