Meaning & use
Sinner
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A person who commits a sin, especially one who violates religious or moral law.
See it in a sentence
The preacher reminded the congregation that every sinner can seek forgiveness.
He joked that he was more sinner than saint.
A note on using this word
The word carries strong religious connotations but is also used casually to describe anyone who behaves badly.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
saint
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