SINS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SINS?

Need another word that means the same as “sins”? Find 30 related words for “sins” in this overview.

Associations of "Sins" (30 Words)

apologetic	Offering or expressing apology. She was very apologetic about the whole incident.
atone	Turn away from sin or do penitence. A human sacrifice to atone for the sin.
atonement	(in religious contexts) reparation or expiation for sin. He submitted his resignation as an act of atonement.
commit	Refer a parliamentary or legislative bill to a committee. You guys would have had me committed.
compunction	A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed. They used their tanks without compunction.
confession	The religious body or Church sharing a confession of faith. His words are a political confession of faith.
contrite	Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses. A contrite tone.
contrition	The state of feeling remorseful and penitent. Prayers of contrition.
convict	A person who has been convicted of a criminal offense. Two escaped convicts kidnapped them at gunpoint.
expiate	Make amends for. Expiate one s sins.
extrajudicial	Beyond the usual course of legal proceedings; legally unwarranted. An extrajudicial offer does not carry the same penalty in expenses.
forgive	Stop blaming or grant forgiveness. You will have to forgive my suspicious mind.
guilty	Justly chargeable with a particular fault or error. He felt guilty about the way he had treated her.
indiscretion	A petty misdeed. Sexual indiscretions.
misdeed	Improper or wicked or immoral behavior. His past misdeeds were forgiven.
penance	Impose a penance on. He had done public penance for those hasty words.
penitence	The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance. A public display of penitence.
penitent	A person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor. A penitent expression.
penitential	Relating to or expressing penitence or penance. Wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words.
regret	Express with regret. Any inconvenience to readers is regretted.
regretful	Feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone. Regretful over mistakes she had made.
remorse	Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed. They were filled with remorse and shame.
remorseful	Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses. The defendant was remorseful for what he had done.
repent	Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about. The Padre urged his listeners to repent.
repentance	The action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse. Each person who turns to God in genuine repentance and faith will be saved.
repentant	Expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful. He is truly repentant for his incredible naivety and stupidity.
rue	Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment. She might live to rue this impetuous decision.
rueful	Expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way. She gave a rueful grin.
salvation	Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ. The Christian gospel of salvation for all mankind.
sinner	A person who transgresses against divine law by committing an immoral act or acts. God forgives repentant sinners.