deadly sin
| Dictionary: deadly sin |
n.
One of the seven sins-anger, covetousness, envy, gluttony, lust, pride, and sloth-that are supposed to be fatal to one's spiritual development and progress.
| WordNet: deadly sin |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace; theologians list 7 mortal sins
Synonym: mortal sin
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