adj. Function: adjective
of a kind that can be remitted and that does not warrant punishment or penalty FF1C; the venial indiscretions of youth FF1E;
Synonyms: excusable, forgivable, pardonable, remittable
Related Words: allowable, unobjectionable; insignificant, minor, trifling, trivial; harmless, tolerable
Contrasted Words: criminal, damning, deadly, mortal; grievous, outrageous, serious; inexcusable, unforgivable, unpardonable, unremittable
Antonyms: heinous