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deadly sin
noun
: one of seven sins that in the Christian religion are considered to be very serious and are believed to cause other sins
Full Definition of DEADLY SIN
: one of seven sins of pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth held to be fatal to spiritual progress
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First Known Use of DEADLY SIN
13th century
Rhymes with DEADLY SIN
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