confess

/kənˈfɛs/

verb

  1. 1

    To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.

    I confess to spray-painting all over that mural!
  2. 2

    To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.

  3. 3

    To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.

  4. 4

    To hear or receive such a confession of sins from.

  5. 5

    To disclose or reveal.

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