confess

/kənˈfɛs/ · verb

Meaning

To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.
To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.
To hear or receive such a confession of sins from.
To disclose or reveal.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Sources

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