sins
Translation
sins, wrongdoings
Examples
He confessed his sins to the priest.
He confessed his sins to the priest.
Greed is one of the seven deadly sins.
Greed is one of the seven deadly sins.
Grammar Patterns
((to confess one's sins)) to admit what one has done wrong. He confessed his sins.
((the seven deadly sins)) a list of sins in Christian teaching. Pride is one of the seven deadly sins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wrongdoings, transgressions, offenses; Antonyms: virtues, good deeds
Etymology
From Old English 'synn', for 'moral wrongdoing, offense against God'. 'Sins' is the plural form of 'sin'.
Memory Tips
'Sins' is the plural of 'sin'. Think of a list of bad things someone has done. It sounds like 'in', as in being 'in' trouble.