Answer: shrive

AnswerCrossword Clue
SHRIVEConfess to a priest
SHRIVEGive absolution.
SHRIVEAbsolve.
SHRIVEAbsolve a sinner.
SHRIVEPardon, old style.
SHRIVEFree from guilt
SHRIVEPardon
shriveto hear a confession and grant absolution also SHRIEVE
shriveto hear the confession of (a person)
shriveto grant absolution to (a penitent)
shriveto impose penance on (a sinner)
shriveto grant absolution to (a penitent).