What is "shrive" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 04-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does shrive mean in English? Meaning of shrive definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "shrive" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "shrive": grant remission of a sin to

Verb

  • Meaning: grant remission of a sin to
  • Example: The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's
  • Synonyms: absolve shrive
  • Hypernyms: forgive
  • Synonyms:

    purge, acquit, pardon, absolve, repent, forgive, atone, free,

    Antonyms:

    blame, censure, condemn, convict, damn, sentence, punish, hold, charge,

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