Release and Shrive

Release

Release verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).

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

Nearby Words: released, releasing

Shrive

Shrive verb - Grant remission of a sin to.
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Release and shrive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Release" instead a verb "Shrive".
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