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
A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword.