confess

/kənˈfɛs/

Definitions

1. verb

to state or admit something, especially something unpleasant or shameful

“She confessed to stealing the money from her purse.”

2. verb

to reveal or make known something, especially a secret or guilty information

“He finally confessed to his infidelity after months of lying.”

3. noun

an admission of guilt or responsibility

“The police got a confession from the suspect after hours of questioning.”

Synonyms

  • acknowledge
  • admit
  • disclose
  • reveal

Antonyms

  • conceal
  • deny
  • hide
  • refuse