deadly sin
noun
Definition of deadly sin
: one of seven sins of pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth held to be fatal to spiritual progress
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13th century
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deadly sin
noun
Definition of deadly sin for English Language Learners
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: one of seven sins that in the Christian religion are considered to be very serious and are believed to cause other sins
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