venial
The word “venial” has 3 syllables: ve-ni-al
It's pronounced as /ˈviː.ni.əl/
What is synonym and antonym for venial?
In the thesaurus, “venial” has 4 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for venial along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for venial
- excusable
- forgivable
- justifiable
- pardonable
Antonyms for venial
- criminal
- evil
- indefensible
- inexcusable
- mortal
- unjustifiable
Meanings of venial
- adjective
- Pardonable; able to be forgiven.
- Excusable; trifling.
Example Sentences
- The priest assured him that his mistakes were venial and easily forgiven.
- Forgetting to return the book on time was considered a venial offense.
- In the grand scheme of things, her errors were merely venial, not grave.
- The judge deemed the minor infraction venial and imposed a light penalty.
- His unintentional rudeness was seen as a venial slip rather than a serious insult.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to venial, such as: criminal, evil, excusable, forgivable, indefensible, inexcusable, justifiable.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.