Entry Word: venial

Function: adjective

Meaning: worthy of forgiveness <stealing pencils is a venial offense>

Synonyms excusable, forgivable, pardonable, remittable

Related Words justifiable, redeemable; allowable; insignificant, minor, trifling, trivial; harmless, tolerable

Near Antonyms abominable, criminal, damning, evil, heinous; sinful, vile, wicked

Antonyms inexcusable, mortal, unforgivable, unpardonable