Venial


The meaning of the word Venial is: capable of being excused


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Because the principal felt the boys had committed a venial offense, he only gave them a light punishment.

published by Evan on 2021-01-24 11:38:57


We excused our son’s venial lies.

published by Latrisha on 2021-03-21 06:18:41


When Rick was pulled over for his venial wrongdoing, he was only given a warning by the officer.

published by Buffy on 2021-07-05 03:18:24


The priest spent his Saturday afternoon telling people how they could be forgiven for their venial sins.

published by Vanda on 2021-07-29 22:19:07


To a veteran, the destruction of his country’s flag is much more than a venial offense that can be easily excused.

published by Rupert on 2021-05-11 15:56:27


Jason’s friends quickly excused his venial act of rudeness.

published by Derrick on 2021-04-17 06:04:31


In order to relieve overcrowding, the prison system is going to parole hundreds of prisoners convicted for venial acts.

published by Aimee on 2021-05-10 16:06:26


Generally, young children are allowed to make venial mistakes without consequence.

published by Cornell on 2021-11-04 05:16:12


The teacher did not take off points for the venial errors in my paper.

published by Lizabeth on 2021-12-08 07:18:11


Since my crime was only a venial one, I have been sentenced to just a few hours of community service.

published by Lizzette on 2021-03-10 13:03:15


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