shrive

verb

Definition of shrivenext
as in to forgive

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Recent Examples of shrive Shrove Tuesday derives from the Anglo-Saxon Christian practice of going to confession and being shriven, or absolved of sins before the 40-day fast leading up to Easter. — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrive
  1. forgive
  2. pardon
  3. remit
Verb
  • More gummies than grizzlies, the Bears will likely be overly forgiving in myriad areas — especially defending the pass.
    — Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Vertiv shares are up a Micron-like 1043% over the past five years, so investors might be forgiven for profit taking.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of forgive
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  • In late 2017, with the help of a tireless pro bono lawyer who worked his case for years, Fred was fully and unconditionally pardoned by the state of Nevada.
    — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The request in the wide-ranging interview about the high-profile case was unusual, considering the president can only pardon federal crimes.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of pardon
Verb
  • In May, Kapoor pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to defraud the United States for failing to remit his employees’ payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare benefits between 2020 and 2022.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Kennedy Center has 45 days from the issuing of the order to remit payment to Redd's legal counsel.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of remit

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