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Word: Sin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English synn (noun), syngian (verb); probably related to Latin sons, sont- ‘guilty’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law
Short Definition:immoral act considered to be transgression against divine law
Examples:- a sin in the eyes of God
- the human capacity for sin
Word: Sin
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
commit a sin
Short Definition:commit sin
Examples:- I sinned and brought shame down on us
Word: Sin
Speech Type: Other
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