Redeem and Shrive

Redeem

Redeem verb - To free from the penalties or consequences of sin.
Usage example: the belief that sinners are redeemed by their faith in God

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

Nearby Words: redeeming, redeemable, Redeemer

Shrive

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