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sin Synonyms
Another word for sin
Choosing another word for sin depends on context, so the 27 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law or religious principles.
Usage Example
"In many religious traditions, believers seek forgiveness for their sins through prayer and repentance."
Strongest
transgression
iniquity
trespass
Strong
wrongdoing
offense
vice
sacrilege
evildoing
immorality
ungodliness
• noun (Context 2)
An act regarded as a serious or regrettable fault, offense, or omission against a social standard or principle of good taste.
Usage Example
"Leaving fresh bread out to go stale was considered a cardinal offense in my grandmother's kitchen."
Strongest
offense
Strong
fault
violation
misdemeanor
crime
faux pas
indiscretion
blunder
lapse
peccadillo
• verb (Context 3)
To commit an immoral act or offend against a divine law, moral principle, or accepted standard.
Usage Example
"The parable teaches that everyone has sinned at some point in life, making compassion toward others essential."
Strongest
transgress
trespass
err
Strong
offend
stray
backslide
go astray
fall from grace
misbehave
Opposites of sin
The opposite of sin shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
virtue
righteousness
piety
goodness
obey
morality
merit
holiness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sin