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VENIAL

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Venial.

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Venial - as an adjective satellite

Warranting only temporal punishment

Example: "Venial sin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
minor7

Easily excused or forgiven

Example: "A venial error"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excusable20forgivable19

Venial - as an adjective

Pardonable; able to be forgiven.

Example: "A venial sin"

Excusable; trifling

Example: "His venial youthful indiscretions."

Example Sentences

"Lying to avoid hurting someone's feelings is a venial offense."
"Forgetting to return a borrowed book is a venial mistake."
"Arguing over trivial matters is a venial sin."
"Having a few extra cookies is a venial indulgence."
"Ignoring a friend's phone call is a venial fault."
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Word Game Points

Is VENIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, venial is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VENIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is VENIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, venial is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VENIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is VENIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, venial is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VENIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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