Forgive and Shrive

Forgive

Forgive verb - To cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward.
Usage example: it is not easy to forgive those who have hurt us

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

Shrive

Shrive verb - Grant remission of a sin to.
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Forgive and shrive are semantically related in confess topic. You can use "Forgive" instead a verb "Shrive".
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