Associations to the word «Shrive»

Wiktionary

SHRIVE, verb. (transitive and intransitive) To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)
SHRIVE, verb. (transitive) To prescribe penance or absolution.
SHRIVE, verb. (intransitive or reflexive) To confess, and receive absolution.

Dictionary definition

SHRIVE, verb. Grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's".

Wise words

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Maya Angelou