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Meaning & Definition of Confess in English

English

Confess

/kənfɛs/

verb

1. Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

synonym:
  • confess,
  • squeal,
  • fink

2. Admit (to a wrongdoing)

  • "She confessed that she had taken the money"
synonym:
  • concede,
  • profess,
  • confess

3. Confess to god in the presence of a priest, as in the catholic faith

synonym:
  • confess

Examples of using

Do you want me to confess to the murder?
I must confess I haven't read it yet.
Did Tom confess?