iniquity

[US]/ɪˈnɪkwəti/
[UK]/ɪˈnɪkwəti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. injustice; wickedness

Phrases & Collocations

commit iniquity

punish iniquity

repent of iniquity

forgive iniquity

root out iniquity

Example Sentences

the iniquity of bribery

glozing sins and iniquities;

Hidden, unfelt, unconfessed iniquity is the true leprosy;

But so it was: God had laid upon Him the iniquity of us all, and he yielded to the in¬exorable law: Through death to life and to fruit.

For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.

The preacher spoke out against the iniquity of corruption in the government.

She was determined to fight against the iniquity of discrimination in the workplace.

The novel explores themes of iniquity and redemption.

The iniquity of the crime shocked the entire community.

He was accused of iniquity for embezzling funds from the company.

The iniquity of slavery stained the history of many nations.

The iniquity of child labor is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed.

The iniquity of human trafficking is a violation of basic human rights.

The iniquity of the war crimes committed during the conflict cannot be overlooked.

The iniquity of the unjust laws sparked protests across the country.

Real-world Examples

BAN LAO RUENG does not resemble a den of iniquity.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

I would say that Slavery was an iniquity, and ought to be abolished.

Source: Twelve Years a Slave

Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

Source: 19 Psalms Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

Even the little den of iniquity he keeps for his meth hag girlfriend.

Source: "Breaking Bad" classic lines

He has made me into a sink of iniquity, and I loathe myself.

Source: Magician

You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence.

Source: 19 Psalms Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

To me, it will always be a hotbed of iniquity.

Source: Rock documentary

Another interesting personal experience helped to bring home to me the sense of my iniquity.

Source: Employment, Interest, and General Theory of Money (Part II)

For the sake of your name, Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great.

Source: 19 Psalms Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

A blessing on the righteous colony of the Massachusetts, where iniquity is dragged out into the sunshine!

Source: Red characters

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