Confession

/kənˈfɛʃ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of confessing; telling someone about one's private affairs or feelings.

After months of hesitation, his confession of love to her was heartfelt and sincere.

A formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

His confession to the crime led to a swift trial.

An admission of one's faults, sins, or mistakes.

She made a confession about her struggles with addiction during the support group meeting.

A statement made under oath, typically in a legal context.

The defendant's confession was recorded and submitted as evidence in court.

A religious practice in which one admits sins to a priest or spiritual leader.

Catholics often seek confession before major holidays.

From Latin 'confessio', from 'confiteri' meaning 'to acknowledge, to admit'.

confession booth

A private area in a church where a person can confess sins to a priest.

confession of faith

An acknowledgment of one's belief, usually in a religious context.

to make a confession

To admit or acknowledge something, typically wrongdoing.

confess

To admit or acknowledge something, especially guilt or wrongdoing.

confessor

A person who hears confessions, especially in a religious setting.

confidential

Intended to be kept secret or private.

Spilling the tea

He had to spill the tea about his relationship struggles.

Coming clean

After months of lying, she finally decided to come clean.