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shrive

verb

Grant remission of a sin to

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
HR
Scrabble score
12

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Pronunciation

ˈʃɹaɪv

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verb

  1. Grant remission of a sin to

    “The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Marys”

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The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Marys

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