Synonyms for

Confessing

Verb / kʌˈnfesɪŋ / Another word for confessing — 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 something that one is ashamed or embarrassed about.

Synonyms & similar words

fink concede squeal profess confess admitting acknowledging revealing disclosing declaring avowing professing granting accepting declaring allowing certifying averring exposing surrendering confiding divulging

Example sentences

  1. He is confessing to stealing the candy from the store.
  2. She is confessing that she lied about finishing her homework.
  3. The criminal is confessing to the murder he committed.
  4. I am confessing that I ate the last slice of pizza.
  5. The politician is confessing to taking bribes.

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