sinner

noun

ˈsi-nər How to pronounce sinner (audio)
Definition of sinnernext
as in criminal
a person who commits moral wrongs even the worst sinner can be redeemed

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Recent Examples of sinner Far too pure for the sinners who run this godless theocracy. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 Several verses emphasize that two or more people should work together to help, restore or confront a sinner, focusing on restoration through witnesses, gentle guidance and shared strength. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026 Her message to the rest of us sinners is simple. — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 In fact, the pointed hoods of nazarenos are inspired by clothes used to shame sinners during the Spanish Inquisition. — Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sinner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinner
  1. criminal
  2. offender
  3. wrongdoer
  4. villain
Noun
  • Removing violent criminals, gang members, cartel members and those who refuse to work is wise and popular policy.
    — Don Bacon, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Americans have demonized us as criminals, buffoons, lechers, invaders, criminals and job stealers since the fall of the Alamo.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of criminal
Noun
  • Those illicit techniques include attaching a GPS tracker to a car or using cell-tower data to track a potential offender.
    — Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The repeat violent offender that attacked multiple women in Dilworth should have never been on the streets.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of offender
Noun
  • There’s no major wreckage here, nor is comeuppance meted out to the wrongdoers.
    — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Native community had its own ways of punishing wrongdoers, but Stevens’ role was to protect her client’s constitutional rights.
    — Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrongdoer
Noun
  • Tell me more about William, the actual villain, and what his character represents.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Despite Nas emerging as one of the season’s primary antagonists, Kelly doesn’t necessarily view him as a straightforward villain.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of villain

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“Sinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinner. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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