meaning of shrivel2
1. To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent.
2. To confess, and receive absolution; -- used reflexively.
3. To receive confessions, as a priest; to administer confession and absolution.
4. confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
Related Words
shrive | shrived | shrivel | shrivel up | shriveled | shriveling | shrivelled | shrivelling | shriven | shriver |
