Confess: meaning, definitions and examples
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confess
[ kษnหfษs ]
in religion
Admit or acknowledge something, typically a fault or wrongdoing. Confessing is often done in the context of seeking forgiveness or absolution from a higher power or authority.
Synonyms
acknowledge, admit, own up
Examples of usage
- I must confess my sins to the priest.
- She finally confessed to stealing the money.
general
Admit that one has committed a crime or done something wrong. Confession is often made to the police or in a court of law.
Synonyms
acknowledge, admit, own up
Examples of usage
- He confessed to the murder during the interrogation.
- The criminal confessed his involvement in the robbery.
emotion
Reveal or disclose one's thoughts or feelings. Confessing can be a cathartic experience and can lead to emotional release.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She confessed her love for him after years of hiding her feelings.
- He finally confessed his fears and insecurities to his therapist.
Translations
Translations of the word "confess" in other languages:
๐ต๐น confessar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฌเฅเคฒ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gestehen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengaku
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะทะฝะฐะฒะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ wyznaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ็ฝใใ (kokuhaku suru)
๐ซ๐ท confesser
๐ช๐ธ confesar
๐น๐ท itiraf etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ๋ฐฑํ๋ค (gobaekhada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุนุชุฑู (i'taraf)
๐จ๐ฟ pลiznat se
๐ธ๐ฐ priznaลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ๅฆ็ฝ (tวnbรกi)
๐ธ๐ฎ priznati
๐ฎ๐ธ jรกta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะพะนัะฝะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแแแ แแแ (aghiareba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ etiraf etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ confesar
Word origin
The word 'confess' originated from Middle English 'confessen', from Old French 'confesser', from Latin 'confiteri', from 'com-' (together) + 'fateri' (acknowledge). The concept of confession has roots in religious practices where believers would admit their sins and seek forgiveness. Over time, the term has expanded to include admitting to any wrongdoing or revealing inner thoughts and emotions.
See also: confessedly, confession, confessions.