Shrive and Sanctify

Shrive

Shrive verb - Grant remission of a sin to.
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Sanctify and shrive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sanctify" instead a verb "Shrive".

Sanctify

Sanctify verb - To free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially.

Shrive and sanctify are semantically related. You can use "Shrive" instead a verb "Sanctify".

Nearby Words: sanctified, sanctity, sanctifying
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