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SIN

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Sin.

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Def 1 US

Sin - as a noun

Estrangement from god

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sinfulnesswickedness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unrighteousness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(akkadian) god of the moon; counterpart of sumerian nanna

An act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of god's will

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sinning
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evildoingtransgression
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sine

The 21st letter of the hebrew alphabet

Sin - as a verb

Commit a sin; violate a law of god or a moral law

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transgresstrespass
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breachbreakgo againstinfractoffendtransgressviolate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

Example: "I blundered during the job interview"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blunderdrop the ballgoof

Example Sentences

"The priest talked about the importance of repenting for your sins."
"Committing a sin goes against one's moral values."
"According to religious beliefs, sin leads to spiritual consequences."
"She felt a deep sense of guilt for her past sins."
"The book explored the concept of original sin."
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Word Game Points

Is SIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is SIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is SIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sin is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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