venial sin

venial sin

noun

Definition of VENIAL SIN

1

: a sin that is relatively slight or that is committed without full reflection or consent and so according to Thomist theology does not deprive the soul of sanctifying grace — compare mortal sin

2

: a minor offense

First Known Use of VENIAL SIN

14th century

Rhymes with VENIAL SIN

Jiang Zemin, keep one's hand in, original sin, pectoral fin, rub one's nose in, Siamese twin, under one's skin, under the skin