sink of iniquity
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Meaning · English
A place where immoral or wicked activities are concentrated
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: a sink for dirty things
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The city was once considered a sink of iniquity due to its high crime rate
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
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Common questions
What does “sink of iniquity” mean?
A place where immoral or wicked activities are concentrated Literally: a sink for dirty things
Is “sink of iniquity” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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