Excuse and Shrive

Excuse

Excuse verb - To dismiss as of little importance.

Shrive and excuse are semantically related. in forgive topic. In some cases you can use "Shrive" instead a verb "Excuse".

Nearby Words: excusing, excused, excusable

Shrive

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

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