1. Transgressing a moral or divine law
   "if it be a sin to covet honour, I am the most sinning soul alive"

1. An act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
   "He viewed his gambling addiction as sinning against his faith";
   - sin

1. Commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
   "He felt he had sinned by lying to his parents";
   - transgress, trespass [archaic]

See also: offending

Type of: breach, break, evildoing, go against, infract, offend, outrage, transgress, transgression, violate

Encyclopedia: Sinning, Winning, Living