shrive

Verb

Meaning

To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent.

To confess, and receive absolution; -- used reflexively.

To receive confessions, as a priest; to administer confession and absolution.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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forgive

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The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Marys Source: Internet

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