Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An act that goes against a moral or religious rule, often considered wrong by society.
Sin
/sɪn/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'The sins of the fathers will be visited upon the children.'
Before the Lord then he had sinned in many ways.
Simply having those thoughts means you're sinning against yourself.
Etymology:
Originating from Old English "synn," which means "transgression, offense, crime," it traces back to the Proto-Germanic "*sunjo." Its usage has predominantly aligned with religious and moral contexts throughout the Middle Ages and into modern English.
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