sin

Definitions

An immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.

A serious shortcoming or fault; an offense against a principle or standard.

Examples

It is a sin to waste perfectly good food when others are hungry.

He confessed his sin to the priest and sought forgiveness.

Synonyms

transgression offense misdeed wrongdoing iniquity vice trespass

Antonyms

virtue righteousness goodness morality purity rectitude innocence