shrive

To hear the confession of and give absolution to (a penitent).

To obtain absolution for (oneself) by confessing and doing penance.

To make or go to confession.

To hear confessions.

To prescribe penance to for sin; impose penance on.

To receive a confession from (a penitent) and grant absolution; hence, to receive an acknowledgment (of a fault) from, and pardon.

To acknowledge a fault; confess to a priest and receive absolution: used reflexively.

To receive a confession, impose the necessary penance, and grant absolution.

To make confession.

To prune (trees).