shrive

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Synonyms: strive, shrine, thrive, shive, shrieve, shrike, shrove, scrive, shreve, shrite

Antonyms: strive, shrine, thrive, shive, shrieve, shrike, shrove, scrive, shreve, shrite

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|religion|transitive|and|intransitive}} To hear or receive a [[confession]] (of sins etc.).
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[free]] from [[guilt]], to [[absolve]].
3. {{lb|en|religion|transitive}} To prescribe [[penance]] or [[absolution]].
4. {{lb|en|religion|intransitive|or|reflexive}} To confess, and receive absolution.

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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