Associations to the word «Confess»
Noun
- Cowardice
- Murderer
- Absurdity
- Folly
- Innocence
- Misgiving
- Gestapo
- Regret
- Heresy
- Almighty
- Savior
- Nay
- Deceit
- Saviour
- Love
- Abbe
- Stupidity
- Pastor
- Reproach
- Wrong
- Inability
- Him
- Predicament
- Creed
- Hitchcock
- Deception
- Inclination
- Humiliation
- Apprehension
- Restitution
- Catechism
- Scoundrel
- Conspirator
- Curiosity
- Gallows
- Priest
- Affection
- Baptism
- Motive
- Christ
- Augustine
- Mercy
- Tis
- Deed
- Madam
- Faith
- Buffy
- Kissing
- Courage
- Reluctance
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
CONFESS, verb. To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
CONFESS, verb. To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.
CONFESS, verb. (religion) To unburden (oneself) of sins to a priest, in order to receive absolution.
CONFESS, verb. (religion) To hear or receive such a confession of sins from.
CONFESS, verb. To disclose or reveal.
Dictionary definition
CONFESS, verb. Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure.
CONFESS, verb. Admit (to a wrongdoing); "She confessed that she had taken the money".
CONFESS, verb. Confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith.
Wise words
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