sinner
noun/ˈsɪnər/
Frequency rank: #8,710 most common English word
Meaning
a person who has done something morally wrong or has broken a religious law.
Example sentence
The priest said that every sinner deserves a chance at forgiveness.
Synonyms & related words
- wrongdoer
- offender
- transgressor
- evildoer
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