seven deadly sins
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a fuller name for the deadly sins
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Cultural definitions for seven deadly sins
seven deadly sins
Widely known in the Middle Ages as sins that lead to damnation. They are: pride, covetousness (greed), lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth. (See mortal sin/venial sin.)
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