noun
- An act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will.
- synonyms: sin
verb
- Commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law.
- synonyms: sin, transgress, trespass
- Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake.
- usage: "I blundered during the job interview"
- synonyms: drop the ball, sin, blunder, boob, goof
adjective
- Transgressing a moral or divine law. "if it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most sinning soul alive- Shakespeare
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