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sinning
has definitions from the field of religion
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[ noun ] (religion) an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
Synonyms Used in print (Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)The tensions accompanying a repressive consciousness of wrongdoing or sinning or some tormenting secret are relieved for the less self-contained or self-sufficient by confession , repentance , and penance . Related terms evildoing fall original_sin mortal_sin actual_sin venial_sin sin |
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[ adjective ] (religion) transgressing a moral or divine law
Examples "if it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most sinning soul alive"- Shakespeare Related terms |
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