Shrift

Synonyms of shrift

• absolution
• confession
• penance

Antonyms of shrift

• praise
• approval
• commendation

Collocations of shrift

short shrift

Frequency: 80 %

The accused was given short shrift by the judge.

get short shrift

Frequency: 70 %

The idea got short shrift from the board members.

give someone short shrift

Frequency: 65 %

The manager gave the employee short shrift during the meeting.

Idiomatic Expressions for shrift

• Phrase: short shrift
  Meaning: to give little or no attention to something; to deal with something quickly and dismissively
  Usage: The manager gave the employee short shrift when he brought up his concerns about the new project.