Definition of Shrive
to gain absolution for ones sins
Examples of Shrive in a sentence
After months of feeling guilty about the lies she told, the woman decided to shrive at the local cathedral. 🔊
When he went to shrive for his penance, the priest told the man to say ten Hail Mary’s and be on his way. 🔊
The man did not feel he needed to shrive, but went to see the priest anyway because his wife insisted he seek forgiveness for his sins. 🔊
If the penitent believer is sincere about his wish to shrive, he must first confess his sins. 🔊
The repentant inmate wanted to shrive, but was not able to visit the chapel and speak to the priest about absolution. 🔊
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