shrift
IPA: ʃrˈɪft
noun
- The act of going to or hearing a religious confession.
- Confession to a priest.
- (obsolete) Forgiveness given by a priest after confession; remission.
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Examples of "shrift" in Sentences
- The priest gave him a swift shrift before administering the last rites
- After confessing his sins, he felt as though a weight had been lifted during his shrift
- The accused man begged for a shrift before his execution, hoping for mercy
- She was given a shrift by her boss for being late to work again
- The prisoner was granted a final shrift before facing the consequences of his actions
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