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confess

UK
/kənˈfɛs/
US
/kənˈfɛs/

Translations

confessverb
confessed
Past Simple
confessed
Past Participle
confessing
Gerund
UK
/kənˈfɛs/
US
/kənˈfɛs/
She went to the church to confess her sins.
Она пошла в церковь, чтобы исповедоваться в своих грехах.
He decided to confess his mistakes to his boss.
Он решил признаться в своих ошибках своему начальнику.
Synonyms
admit
avow
declare
disclose
reveal
own up
concede
acknowledge
Antonyms
disavow
deny

Definitions

confessverb
To admit or acknowledge something reluctantly, typically something that one feels guilty or embarrassed about.
He confessed to the crime after hours of questioning.
To declare or profess one's faith or allegiance, especially in a religious context.
She confessed her faith in front of the congregation.
To reveal or disclose something personal or secret.
He confessed his love for her during the dinner.
To hear the confession of (a penitent) as a priest or confessor.
The priest confessed dozens of parishioners before the mass.
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