heinous sin

Frequency: 6.50.3 per million words

Used to describe a profoundly wicked or shocking sin, often in a moral or religious context.

heinousADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

sin

Examples (20)

  • In their doctrine, betraying one's family was considered a heinous sin.
  • The betrayal of trust was a heinous sin.
  • The sermon focused on forgiveness, even for the most heinous sin.
  • He confessed to committing a heinous sin against his community.
  • He felt that his act of cowardice was a heinous sin he could never overcome.
  • The ancient texts described the murder as a heinous sin.
  • Ancient texts describe blasphemy as a heinous sin punishable by exile.
  • Such cruelty is considered a heinous sin in most cultures.
  • The philosopher argued that indifference to suffering is the most heinous sin of all.
  • The priest spoke of the gravity of a heinous sin.
  • She sought absolution for what she believed was a heinous sin.
  • It was a heinous sin that could not be easily forgiven.
  • How could a person live with themselves after committing such a heinous sin?
  • The king vowed to punish those who committed such a heinous sin.
  • The play's protagonist is haunted by a heinous sin from his past.
  • They believed that even a heinous sin could be redeemed through sincere repentance.
  • According to their moral code, greed was not just a failing but a heinous sin.
  • The historical account detailed the heinous sin of the tyrant.
  • The community cast him out for committing a heinous sin against their sacred laws.
  • To harm the innocent is a heinous sin.