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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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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

Even if your daughters are, in some sense, more sinned against than sinning, you could reasonably worry that putting resources in their hands will allow them to support destructive causes.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2022

“I have sinned, I have broken the law, and I have no excuses,” Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper, the former principal of St. James Catholic School, told the judge.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2022

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2022

Bless me, Father, for I have sinned, it’s a fortnight since my last confession.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt