SHRIVEN Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

shriven

verb

variants or shrived

past participle of shrive

as in absolved

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The city of Elk Grove had absolved itself and the street design, and California had collectively accepted the inherent danger of automobiles.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
That has not always been guaranteed during his time in the Spanish capital, as he has often been absolved of defensive responsibility to maximise his attacking threat.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of absolved

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In 2009, after years of strained relations between SSPX and the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI remitted the 1988 excommunications as a step toward healing the rift.

— Noah LaBelle, NPR, 2 July 2026
The tens of billions that are remitted annually add more to Mexico’s economy than both tourism and oil.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Definition of remitted

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Eventually in 2015, Knox and Sollecito were acquitted by Italy's highest court after maintaining their innocence and several appeals.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Eight defendants were later found guilty of crimes linked to the robbery and two defendants were acquitted.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of acquitted

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Far from being vindicated, however, she was crushed as a brazen, thorough cover-up emerged.

— Fern Schumer Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
The two newspapers were briefly silenced by the White House, which persuaded the courts to order them to cease releasing the documents, and then were vindicated when the Supreme Court barred the government from restraining publication.

— Heather Hendershot, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Definition of vindicated

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If it’s lightly stained or scuffed, Prince notes that it may be accepted, but heavier stains will be passed over.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Craig will be inducted into the Hall on Saturday after being chosen from the seniors category after being passed over for years as higher profile 49ers players like Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Young got the accolades.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of passed over

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Patrick, who is divorced from Lindsay Clancy and has since remarried, was on the stand to start the day but was excused after emotional direct questioning about the day his children were killed.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 29 July 2026
His club and country teammate Rodrigo De Paul has also been excused for the same reason.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

Definition of excused

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