sinner

/ˈsɪnər/
/ˈsɪnə/
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Other forms: sinners

Definitions of sinner
  1. noun
    a person who sins (without repenting)
    synonyms: evildoer
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    examples:
    St. Mary Magdalene
    sinful woman Jesus healed of evil spirits; she became a follower of Jesus
    types:
    magdalen
    a reformed prostitute
    type of:
    offender, wrongdoer
    a person who transgresses moral or civil law
Pronunciation
US
/ˈsɪnər/
UK
/ˈsɪnə/
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