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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

  • (..) Did you kill Jacques Sauni're? Did you kill Jacques Sauni're? I am the messenger of God. Did you kill my grandfather? I am the messenger-- Each breath you take is a sin. No shadow will be safe again. For you will be hunted by angels. You believe in God? Your God doesn't forgive murderers. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code