sin

IPA: sˈɪn

(theology) A violation of God's will or religious law.
Sinfulness, depravity, iniquity.
A misdeed or wrong.
A sin offering; a sacrifice for sin.
An embodiment of sin; a very wicked person.
A flaw or mistake.
(sports) sin bin
A letter of the Hebrew alphabet; שׂ
A letter of the Arabic alphabet; س
(Akkadian, Assyrian and Babylonian mythology) The god of the moon.
A surname from Chinese.
A desert mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, situated between Elim and Mount Sinai.
Alternative form of sinh (“tube skirt”) [A traditional tube skirt worn by Lao and Thai women, particularly northern Thai and northeastern Thai women.]
Abbreviation of Sinaloa, A state of Mexico. [A state of Mexico.]
(Canada) Initialism of social insurance number, an identification number issued by the government of Canada. [(Canada) A nine-digit number issued by the government of Canada to citizens, permanent residents, and some categories of temporary residents, for official identification in the provision of government services and income taxation. Abbreviation: SIN.]

Examples of "sin" in Sentences

The young man felt a deep sense of guilt and shame after committing a grave sin
The church taught that all humans are born with original sin and must seek redemption through repentance
To err is human, to forgive is divine; we all fall short and commit sins at some point in our lives
The man struggled with the temptation to sin, but ultimately chose to follow his moral compass
The consequences of sin can ripple out and affect not only the sinner but also those around them