sin against

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To commit a sin that offends a person, deity, or principle.

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It is considered a sin against God to break that commandment.
His betrayal was a sin against friendship itself.
To harm an innocent child is to sin against humanity.
She felt she had sinned against her family by running away.
Many believe that pollution is a sin against nature.
He committed a grave sin against his conscience.
The leader's corruption was seen as a sin against the people he served.
By spreading false rumors, you sin against the truth.
The ancient texts describe how he sinned against the gods.
Some argue that excessive consumerism is a sin against the planet's resources.