shrive meaning

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shrive (verb): grant remission of a sin to.

Definition of shrive

  1. grant remission of a sin to
    • The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Marys

    Synonyms: absolve

    Type of: forgive

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in VE · 6-letter words

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