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confess

verb

/kənˈfes/

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

to admit that you have done something wrong or illegal

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

He confessed that he had stolen the money.

confess one's sins

admit, acknowledge, reveal, disclose, own up

Entry 1

admit, acknowledge, reveal, disclose, own up

Entry 2

admit, acknowledge, disclose, reveal

deny, conceal, hide, cover up

Entry 1

deny, conceal, hide, cover up

Entry 2

deny, conceal

confess truthfully, confess openly, confess privately, confess reluctantly, confess everything, confess a crime, confess guilt, confess sins

Entry 1

confess truthfully, confess openly, confess privately, confess reluctantly, confess everything

Entry 2

confess a crime, confess openly, confess guilt, confess sins

to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail

To make something less dense or more refined.

To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious