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Confess (Verb)

Meaning 1

Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Fink
  • Squeal

Hypernyms

  • Acknowledge

Related Words

  • Confessor (noun)
  • Confession (noun)

Meaning 2

Confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

  • Acknowledge

Related Words

  • Confessor (noun)
  • Confession (noun)

Meaning 3

Admit (to a wrongdoing); "She confessed that she had taken the money".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Profess
  • Concede

Hypernyms

  • Acknowledge
  • Admit

Hyponyms

  • Own Up
  • Make A Clean Breast Of

Related Words

  • Confessor (noun)
  • Confession (noun)
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