Synonyms for

Confessions

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

Definition

Confessions are statements in which people admit that they have done something wrong or have a guilty conscience.

Synonyms & similar words

confession admission acknowledgment declaration disclosure revealing avowal profession admittance statement affirmation assertion testimony proclamation utterance announcement avouchment pronouncement divulgence exposure self-incrimination

Synonyms by register

Formal

acknowledgments admissions declarations avowals

Informal

spill the beans own up fess up let it out

Literary

unburdenings revelations confidences

Antonyms

denials rebuttals contradictions disavowals negations retractions

Common collocations

  • confessions of faith
  • confessions of guilt
  • confessions of love
  • confessions of a...
  • private confessions
  • public confessions
  • written confessions

Word family

noun confession
verb confess
adjective confessional
adverb confessionally

Usage note

While 'confessions' often implies admitting to wrongdoing, it can also refer to admitting to beliefs, feelings, or personal matters. The plural form is most commonly used when referring to a collection of such statements.

Example sentences

  1. Her confessions to the police led to her arrest.
  2. He made his confessions to his parents and apologized for his behavior.
  3. The criminal's confessions helped the police solve the case.
  4. She wrote her confessions in her diary.
  5. The priest listened to her confessions and gave her absolution.

Quotes

  • The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works. - Saint Augustine
  • A good confession is good for the soul. - Proverb
  • Confession is always weakness. The grave soul keeps its own secrets, and takes its own punishment in silence. - Dorothy Dix

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