sin
sin /ˈsɪn/
noun
-
()
Estrangement from god
(
wickedness
, sinfulness
, sin
)
estrangement from god
He struggled with the weight of his sins and sought redemption.
He struggled with the weight of his sins and sought redemption.
-
()
An act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
(
sinning
, sin
)
an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
He confessed his sins to the priest during the religious ceremony.
He confessed his sins to the priest during the religious ceremony.
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The 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet
(
sin
)
the 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet
-
Ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
(
sin
, sine
)
ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
verb
-
()
Commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
(
transgress
, trespass
, sin
)
commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
The preacher delivered a sermon reminding his congregation not to sin and to lead virtuous lives.
The preacher delivered a sermon reminding his congregation not to sin and to lead virtuous lives.
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Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
(
boob
[Informal] , drop the ball
, sin
, blunder
, goof
[Informal] )
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
I blundered during the job interview
I blundered during the job interview
noun
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(Akkadian) god of the Moon; counterpart of Sumerian Nanna
(
Sin
)
(Akkadian) god of the Moon; counterpart of Sumerian Nanna
In ancient Akkadian beliefs, Sin was the revered god of the Moon.
In ancient Akkadian beliefs, Sin was the revered god of the Moon.