Synonyms for

Sinners

Verb / ˈsɪnɜ:z / Another word for sinners — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sinners are people who have done something wrong or have committed a sin.

Synonyms & similar words

evildoer sinner wrongdoers offenders criminals evildoers lawbreakers transgressors culprits delinquents malefactors miscreants perpetrators reprobates degenerates depraved immoral outlaws pariahs scoundrels villains

Synonyms by register

Formal

transgressor offender wrongdoer culprit

Informal

bad person naughty one rascal scoundrel

Literary

fallen angel wayward soul lost sheep

Antonyms

virtuous righteous saintly godly pious moral upright

Common collocations

  • mortal sinners
  • damned sinners
  • repentant sinners
  • forgive sinners
  • among sinners
  • sinner and the saved
  • sinner's prayer

Word family

noun sinner
verb sin
adjective sinful

Usage note

The term 'sinners' often carries religious or moral connotations, implying individuals who have strayed from a prescribed path of righteousness. It is less commonly used in secular contexts to describe general wrongdoers.

Example sentences

  1. The pastor prayed for the sinners in the church.
  2. The judge sentenced the sinners to prison.
  3. The repentant sinners asked for forgiveness.
  4. The sinners were punished for their crimes.
  5. The sinners tried to make amends for their wrongdoings.

Quotes

  • All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. - Romans 3:23
  • I am a sinner who's probably going to sin again. - Kendrick Lamar
  • I'm not a perfect person. I'm not a perfect soul. But I'm a sinner who keeps trying. - Johnny Cash

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