Definitions

1. verb

to free or release someone from their sins, guilt, or penalty, especially through a sacrament or ritual

“The priest came to shrieve the community after the devastating flood.”

2. verb

to free or release someone from a burden or responsibility

“The company tried to shrieve their employees from the financial burden of the project’s failure.”

3. noun

a person authorized to administer the sacrament of penance or to grant absolution

“The shrieve played a crucial role in the town’s spiritual life.”