Synonyms of sinning

Noun


1. sin, sinning, transgression, evildoing

usage: an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will

Verb


1. sin, transgress, trespass, transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break

usage: commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

2. drop the ball, sin, blunder, boob, goof, transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break

usage: commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake; "I blundered during the job interview"

Adjective


1. sinning, offending (vs. unoffending)

usage: transgressing a moral or divine law; "if it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most sinning soul alive"- Shakespeare

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