VENIAL


Meaning of VENIAL in English

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

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