Confess

verb

/kənˈfɛs/

Word Frequency: 5.9

Definitions

1.verbTo admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.

"I confess to spray-painting all over that mural!"

2.verbTo acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.

3.verbTo unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.

4.verbTo hear or receive such a confession of sins from.

5.verbTo disclose or reveal.

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