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?