Definition of Confess
Confess
con·fess
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To admit or acknowledge something, especially a fault or wrongdoing.
e.g. She finally confessed to stealing the money from her sister's purse.
(verb)
to admit something or reveal it reluctantly, usually due to feeling embarrassed or ashamed about it;
e.g. He didn't want to confess to not knowing who she was.
(verb)
to formally declare or reveal one's sins to a priest in order to seek forgiveness, specially in Christianity;
e.g. She went to the church to confess to the priest.
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