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Definition sin in British English

sin noun

noun
/sɪn/
1

an action, thought, or way of behaving that is wrong according to religious laws

Example

the sin of pride/greed

Example

Christians believe in the forgiveness of sins.

Example

She had committed a sin and was ashamed to confess it.

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absolution angel angelic
2

an action or way of behaving that you think is morally wrong

Example

It's a sin the way she spends money.

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evil sin wrong
2.1

used about something that some people think is bad but is not really serious

Example

To her I was guilty of the sin of being too happy.

Synonyms and related words
evil sin wrong
Definition sin in British English