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deadly sin vs lust

lust vs deadly sin

deadly sin and lust both are nouns.

deadly sin is not a verb while lust is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deadly sin Yes No No No
lust Yes No Yes No
As nouns, lust is a hyponym of deadly sin; that is, lust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deadly sin:
  • deadly sin: an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace
  • lust: self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)
deadly sin (noun) lust (noun)
an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)
a strong sexual desire
deadly sin (verb) lust (verb)
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
Difference between deadly sin and lust

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