verb
- present participle of sin; committing an act that violates religious or moral law
Usage: religious context
noun
- the act of committing sins; immoral or wicked behavior
Usage: religious context
Examples
- He felt guilty about sinning against his religious beliefs.
- The preacher warned against sinning and urged repentance.
- She believed that lying was sinning, no matter how small the lie.
- The congregation prayed for forgiveness for their sinning.
- His constant sinning troubled his conscience deeply.
- They discussed whether certain actions constituted sinning.
- The book explored themes of sinning and redemption.