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Confessed

Verb / kʌˈnfest / Another word for confessed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to admit or acknowledge something that one has done wrong or that one is ashamed of

Synonyms & similar words

fink concede squeal profess confess admit acknowledge declare reveal disclose avow grant profess confide own accept allow concede

Synonyms by register

Formal

acknowledged admitted avowed declared

Informal

owned up spilled fessed up came clean

Literary

professed avowed

Antonyms

denied rejected withheld concealed disowned disavowed recanted

Common collocations

  • confessed to a crime
  • confessed his sins
  • confessed his love
  • confessed the truth
  • confessed guilt
  • confessed a mistake
  • confessed wrongdoing

Word family

noun confession
verb confess
adjective confessed
adverb confessedly

Usage note

Often followed by 'to' when admitting to a wrongdoing or feeling. 'Confessed' implies an admission of something previously hidden or denied.

Example sentences

  1. She confessed to breaking the vase.
  2. He confessed to cheating on the test.
  3. I must confess, I ate the last slice of pizza.
  4. She felt relieved after confessing her mistake.
  5. He decided to confess his feelings to her.

Quotes

  • I confess that I have no desire to confess.
  • Confession is good for the soul.
  • The first step towards forgiveness is confession.

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