Definition of Venial

capable of being excused

Examples of Venial in a sentence

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

We excused our son’s venial lies.  🔊

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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