Synonyms of venial

Adjective


1. minor, venial, pardonable (vs. unpardonable)

usage: warranting only temporal punishment; "venial sin"

2. excusable, forgivable, venial, pardonable (vs. unpardonable)

usage: easily excused or forgiven; "a venial error"

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Definition and meaning of venial (Dictionary)