Evil and Venial

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Evil

Evil adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.
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Venial is an antonym for evil.
Nearby Word: evilly

Venial

Venial adjective - Worthy of forgiveness.
Usage example: taking the restaurant's menu as a souvenir seems like a venial offense
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Evil is an antonym for venial.
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  • Peer Pressure Makes You Evil: Public school in Portland slightly corrupts the Amish children; at least enough to shock Lyddie, though rather venial corruptions by Englishcher standards to say the least.
    Source: Film / Saving Sarah Cain
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