shrive vs forgive
forgive vs shriveshrive and forgive both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| shrive | No | No | Yes | No |
| forgive | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
forgive is a hypernym of
shrive; that is, forgive is a
word with a broader meaning than shrive:
- shrive: grant remission of a sin to
- forgive: stop blaming or grant forgiveness
| shrive (verb) | forgive (verb) |
|---|---|
| grant remission of a sin to | stop blaming or grant forgiveness |
| absolve from payment |
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