venial sin

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Noun venial sin has 1 sense

venial sin - a pardonable sin regarded as entailing only a partial loss of grace
--₁ is a kind of sin, sinning
Antonyms: mortal sin, deadly sin

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Venial Sin

Definition

A venial sin is a Catholic theological term used to describe a minor offense or wrongdoing that damages the relationship between an individual and God, but does not completely sever it.

Senses

Sense 1:

In the context of Catholicism, a venial sin refers to a non-mortal sin that does not result in eternal damnation.

Example sentence: Committing lies is considered a venial sin, as it does not cut off one's complete communion with God.

Sense 2:

Generally, a venial sin can refer to any minor offense or transgression that does not have severe consequences.

Example sentence: Forgetting to return a borrowed book is a venial sin, but stealing it would be a far more serious offense.