Confess and Shrive

Confess

Confess verb - To make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid.

Shrive and confess are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrive" instead a verb "Confess".

Shrive

Shrive verb - Grant remission of a sin to.
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Synonyms for Shrive

Confess and shrive are semantically related. You can use "Confess" instead a verb "Shrive".
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