sin
sin /ˈsɪn/
noun
-
()
Estrangement from god
(
wickedness
, sinfulness
, sin
)
estrangement from god
He struggled with the weight of his sins and sought redemption.
He struggled with the weight of his sins and sought redemption.
-
()
An act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
(
sinning
, sin
)
an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
He confessed his sins to the priest during the religious ceremony.
He confessed his sins to the priest during the religious ceremony.
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The 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet
(
sin
)
the 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet
-
Ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
(
sin
, sine
)
ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
verb
-
()
Commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
(
transgress
, trespass
, sin
)
commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
The preacher delivered a sermon reminding his congregation not to sin and to lead virtuous lives.
The preacher delivered a sermon reminding his congregation not to sin and to lead virtuous lives.
-
Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
(
boob
[Informal] , drop the ball
, sin
, blunder
, goof
[Informal] )
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
I blundered during the job interview
I blundered during the job interview
noun
-
(Akkadian) god of the Moon; counterpart of Sumerian Nanna
(
Sin
)
(Akkadian) god of the Moon; counterpart of Sumerian Nanna
In ancient Akkadian beliefs, Sin was the revered god of the Moon.
In ancient Akkadian beliefs, Sin was the revered god of the Moon.
action
action /ˈækʃən/
noun
-
()
Something done (usually as opposed to something said)
(
action
)
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
There were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
-
()
The state of being active
(
activeness
, action
, activity
)
the state of being active
His sphere of activity
his sphere of activity
He is out of action
he is out of action
-
()
(military) a military engagement
(
military action
, action
)
(military) a military engagement
He saw action in Korea
he saw action in Korea
-
()
A process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
(
activity
, natural action
, natural process
, action
)
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
The action of natural forces
the action of natural forces
Volcanic activity
volcanic activity
-
()
(law) a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
(
action at law
, legal action
, action
)
(law) a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
-
()
The operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
(
action mechanism
, action
)
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
The piano had a very stiff action
the piano had a very stiff action
-
()
The trait of being active and energetic and forceful
(
action
)
the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
A man of action
a man of action
-
()
The series of events that form a plot
(
action
)
the series of events that form a plot
His novels always have a lot of action
his novels always have a lot of action
-
The most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
(
action
)
the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
The action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds
the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds
Gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible
gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible
-
An act by a government body or supranational organization
(
action
)
an act by a government body or supranational organization
Recent federal action undermined the segregationist position
recent federal action undermined the segregationist position
The United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues
the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues
The Union action of emancipating Southern slaves
the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves
verb
-
Put in effect
(
action
, execute
, fulfil
, accomplish
, carry out
, carry through
, fulfill
)
put in effect
Carry out a task
carry out a task
Execute the decision of the people
execute the decision of the people
He actioned the operation
He actioned the operation
-
Institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
(
action
, litigate
, process
, sue
)
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
He was warned that the district attorney would process him
He was warned that the district attorney would process him
She actioned the company for discrimination
She actioned the company for discrimination