Definitions

1. noun

the act of revealing a secret or guilty feeling, especially about a crime or wrongdoing.

“After confessing to the crime, he was taken into custody by the police.”

2. noun

a written or spoken statement in which you admit something you have done wrong, especially in a church or as part of a formal process.

“The priest heard the confession of the young boy who had been misbehaving.”

3. noun

a statement of faith, especially a statement of a personal religious belief, especially in a formal or public setting.

“She made a public confession of her faith at the church ceremony.”

4. verb

to admit or tell about a secret or guilty feeling, especially about a crime or wrongdoing.

“She confessed to the detective that she had been involved in the crime.”

5. verb

to declare or admit something, especially as part of a formal process.

“The priest listened as the penitent confessed their sins.”