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sinned

VERB

commit illegal or immoral action

Synonyms

STRONG

backslide cheat deviate err fall lapse misbehave misconduct offend stray transgress trespass wander

WEAK

break commandment break law commit crime do wrong fall from grace go astray live in sin sow wild oats take the primrose path wallow in the mire

Antonyms

STRONG

behave go direct obey stay

WEAK

comply

Example Sentences

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Bless me, Father, for I have sinned: In the past few weeks I have watched the trailer for “Conclave” so many times it could be considered gluttony.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2024

He continued, "I guess as the famous saying goes, 'democracy dies in discussion . . .' But look, I have sinned against you. I'm sorry," he said unseriously in a Southern accent.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2024

His lawyers argued that while he had engaged in bad behavior and sinned against his wife, he had not broken the law.

From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2023

“I have sinned, I’ve broken the law and I have no excuses,” Kreuper said via teleconference.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2022

I am not a priest, I cried, I too have sinned!

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya