I need to know the opposite of sin, other than virtue which I don't think is right.
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How are you defining "sin"?– RupeCommented Jun 18, 2014 at 11:04
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3Why don't you think virtue is right? The Seven Deadly Sins are counterbalanced by the Seven Heavenly Virtues.– Andrew Leach ♦Commented Jun 18, 2014 at 11:10
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1What makes you think virtue is not right? For the most common interpretations of sin, it is the antonym, so you seem to use a non-standard definition of sin. Please tell us :)– oerkelensCommented Jun 18, 2014 at 11:10
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1I think the OP is thinking of a sin as an act as in "to commit a sin" and a virtue as a trait as in "he has many virtues". Possibly what is needed is a single word for a virtuous act.– Steve BarnesCommented Jun 18, 2014 at 11:40
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1What @Rupe said. The word sin has different meanings to different people. Unless OP specifies exactly what it means to him, I think the question is Unclear.– FumbleFingersCommented Jun 18, 2014 at 12:09
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How about righteousness?
right·eous·ness [rahy-chuhs-nis] Show IPA noun 1. the quality or state of being righteous. 2. righteous conduct. 3. the quality or state of being just or rightful: They came to realize the righteousness of her position on the matter.
righteous (ˈraɪtʃəs)
— adj 1. a. characterized by, proceeding from, or in accordance with accepted standards of morality, justice, or uprightness; virtuous: a righteous man b. ( as collective noun ; preceded by the ): the righteous 2. morally justifiable or right, esp from one's own point of view: righteous indignation
good deed maybe?
deed: something that is done, performed, or accomplished; act: a good deed
If we are talking Christian theology, and sin as mass noun rather than the countable noun or verb, I would suggest grace as a possible antonym.
answered Jun 18, 2014 at 11:57
