Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shriven
verb
/ˈʃrɪvən/
Definition
To have been absolved or forgiven from sins after confession; to have undergone the sacrament of confession.
Examples
- After the confession, he felt shriven and at peace.
- She sought solace in her faith and hoped to be shriven before the holy day.
Meaning
The act of being pardoned or relieved from guilt, particularly in a religious context.
Synonyms
- absolved
- forgiven
- redeemed
