venial sin

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Word: Venial Sin

Definition: A "venial sin" is a type of wrongdoing or mistake that is considered minor and can be forgiven. It doesn’t seriously harm your relationship with God or your moral standing. Unlike more serious sins, venial sins only lead to a smaller loss of grace.

Usage Instructions:

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Context: The term is often used in religious or moral discussions, particularly in Christianity.

Example Sentence:

• "Telling a small lie to avoid hurting someone's feelings is often considered a venial sin."

Advanced Usage:

In theological discussions, venial sins are often contrasted with mortal sins, which are more serious offenses that can lead to a complete separation from God unless repented.

Word Variants:

• Venial (adjective): Describes the nature of the sin (e.g., "His venial offenses did not warrant severe punishment.")
• Sin (noun): A general term for any act that goes against moral or divine law.

Different Meanings:

• While "venial sin" specifically refers to minor sins in a religious context, the word venial on its own can mean "forgivable" or "pardonable" in a broader sense.

Synonyms:

• Minor sin
• Forgivable offense
• Lesser sin

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that use "venial sin," but you might encounter phrases like: - "To err is human." This means everyone makes mistakes, and some of those mistakes can be minor or venial.

Summary:

A venial sin is a minor wrongdoing that can be forgiven and does not result in a severe loss of grace or moral standing.

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Noun

1. a pardonable sin regarded as entailing only a partial loss of grace