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sinner

/ˈsɪnɚ/
Meanings

  • A person who has committed a moral or legal wrong.

    - "John was a sinner for stealing from the church."
    - "Mary's sins were forgiven by the priest during confession."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɪnɚ/



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Synonyms

criminal , evildoer , offender
Rhymes
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sinner , winner , thinner , giver
Homophones
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  1. Sinner (en) :

  2. Sinner (en) :

Variants
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sinner , sinners
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The word 'sinner' can take various forms and inflections depending on the context in which it is used. For example, it can be used as a noun in the present tense ('sinner'), or in the past tense ('sinner was'), or as an adjective modifying a noun ('sinful thoughts'), or as a verb in the present tense ('sin'), or in the past tense ('sinned'), or in the infinitive form ('to sin').

Etymology
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The word 'sinner' comes from the Old English word 'sinnan', which means 'to err' or 'to wander from the right path'. The word 'sinner' has been used in English since the 14th century.

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  1. The term 'sinner' appears 26 times in the New Testament of the Bible.

  2. The word 'sin' appears 326 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

  3. The term 'sinner' is used to describe various characters in literature, including Dante Alighieri in The Divine Comedy, and Macbeth in William Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Related Concepts
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  1. Repentance: The act of turning away from sin and seeking forgiveness and reconciliation with God and others.

  2. Atonement: The act of making amends or reparation for a wrong or injury, especially one that has caused spiritual separation or alienation.

  3. Sanctification: The act of setting apart or dedicating something or someone to a sacred or holy purpose, especially one that involves the presence or influence of God.

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In various cultures and religions, the concept of 'sinner' has different meanings and implications. For example, in Christianity, a 'sinner' is a person who has committed a moral or ethical wrong and is in need of God's forgiveness and grace. In Hinduism, a 'sinner' is a person who has committed a sin or transgression and is subject to the consequences of their actions, as well as the possibility of being reborn in a lower form of existence due to the accumulation of negative karma.

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