Definitions

1. noun

an act considered to be a violation of a moral code, a transgression, or an offense; an immoral thought, feeling, or act

“She felt guilty about her sin of not telling the truth to her parents.”

2. verb

to commit or engage in a morally wrong act

“He sinned against his wife by having an affair.”

3. verb (archaic)

to make a mistake or err in judgment or action

“The sailors sinned by taking a wrong turn in the storm.”

4. noun (theology)

a moral transgression or an offense against God

“The priest heard his confession and forgave his sin.”