Sins: meaning, definitions and examples

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sins

 

[ sษชnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious beliefs

Immoral acts or transgressions that violate religious or moral principles.

Synonyms

offense, transgression, wrongdoing

Examples of usage

  • The priest talked about the seven deadly sins during his sermon.
  • Confessing one's sins is an important practice in many religions.
Context #2 | Noun

legal system

Offenses against the law; breaking the rules or regulations of a legal system.

Synonyms

crimes, illegal acts, violations

Examples of usage

  • He was charged with various sins, including theft and fraud.
  • Committing sins can lead to legal consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "sins" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pecados

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sรผnden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dosa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ั–ั…ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzechy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฝช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉchรฉs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pecados

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผnahlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุทุงูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™รญchy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hriechy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝชๆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grehi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ syndir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ั–ั…ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒ“แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผnahlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pecados

Etymology

The word 'sins' originated from Old English 'synn', meaning 'moral wrongdoing, injury, mischief, enmity, feud, guilt'. The concept of sin has been a central theme in many religious and moral traditions, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior and moral responsibility. Throughout history, the notion of sin has played a significant role in shaping societal norms and values.

See also: sin, sinful, sinfulness, sinner.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,880, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.