Definitions from Wiktionary (short shrift)
▸ noun: (countable, uncountable, chiefly Roman Catholicism, historical) A rushed sacrament of confession given to a prisoner who is to be executed very soon.
▸ noun: (chiefly uncountable, by extension) Speedy execution, usually without any proper determination of guilt.
▸ noun: (countable, by extension) A short interval of relief or time.
▸ noun: (chiefly uncountable, figuratively) Sometimes preceded by the: a quick dismissal or rejection, especially one which is impolite and undertaken without proper consideration.
▸ noun: (chiefly uncountable, figuratively, dated) Something dealt with or overcome quickly and without difficulty; something made short work of.
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▸ noun: (countable, uncountable, chiefly Roman Catholicism, historical) A rushed sacrament of confession given to a prisoner who is to be executed very soon.
▸ noun: (chiefly uncountable, by extension) Speedy execution, usually without any proper determination of guilt.
▸ noun: (countable, by extension) A short interval of relief or time.
▸ noun: (chiefly uncountable, figuratively) Sometimes preceded by the: a quick dismissal or rejection, especially one which is impolite and undertaken without proper consideration.
▸ noun: (chiefly uncountable, figuratively, dated) Something dealt with or overcome quickly and without difficulty; something made short work of.
Similar:
summary treatment,
summary execution,
short sharp shock,
snapshot,
rush job,
stripe,
hot squat,
snap shot,
a short drop and a sudden stop,
shot,
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Adjectives:
penitent,
confessionary,
verbal,
confessional,
penitentiary,
professed,
ordained,
consistent,
ministerial,
priest-ridden,
commendatory
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