Synonyms for

Confession

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

Definition

Confession is the act of admitting that you have done something wrong or illegal.

Synonyms & similar words

admission avowal declaration disclosure divulgence acknowledgment exposure revelation admittance profession statement testimony testimonial averment affirmation assertion pronouncement utterance ventilation announcement

Synonyms by register

Formal

acknowledgment admission declaration statement

Informal

spill fess up own up letting on

Literary

avowal unburdening disclosure

Antonyms

denial rejection concealment disavowal negation repudiation

Common collocations

  • confession booth
  • confession of guilt
  • confession of faith
  • make a confession
  • false confession
  • full confession
  • written confession

Word family

noun confession
verb confess
adjective confessional

Usage note

A confession typically implies admitting to wrongdoing or a secret. 'Confessional' as an adjective relates to a place or style of confession, often in a religious context.

Example sentences

  1. I went to confession to tell the priest about my mistake.
  2. Her confession led to the arrest of the criminal.
  3. He made a confession to his parents about breaking the vase.
  4. The criminal made a full confession to the police.
  5. The confession was sincere and heartfelt.

Quotes

  • Confession is always weakness. The grave soul keeps its own secrets, and takes its own punishment in silence.
  • Confession is good for the soul only in the sense that a tweed coat is good for dandruff - it is a palliative rather than a remedy.
  • Confession is the first step to repentance. Only after admitting to ourselves we have a problem can we take the necessary steps to correct it.

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