Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrieve
verb
/ʃriːv/
Definition
To shrieve means to absolve someone from their sins or guilt, typically through a confession in the context of Christian practices.
Examples
- After confessing his mistakes, the priest promised to shrieve him.
- In medieval times, it was common for clergy to shrieve knights before battles.
- She hoped that her honest confession would lead the priest to shrieve her soul.
Meaning
The act of granting forgiveness, particularly in a religious context, or to pronounce someone free from blame, often associated with the sacrament of reconciliation.
Synonyms
- absolve
- forgive
- exonerate
- pardon
