venal vs. venial

venal

 

venal

(willing to do anything in return for money, corrupt)

  • The venal court official accepted a bribe.
  • He was involved in several venal practices.

 

venial formal

(a minor sin or offense that can be forgiven)

  • Stealing a pen is a venial sin, while stealing a car is a mortal sin.
  • He did nothing wrong; it was simply a venial mistake.

 

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