confession

//kənˈfɛʃən//
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Noun

confessionSingular
confessionsPlural
1

A formal statement admitting that one has done something wrong or illegal

The suspect signed a written confession at the police station.

2

An admission or acknowledgment of one's faults, sins, or wrongdoings, especially to a priest in the Christian sacrament of penance

She went to church to make her confession to the priest.

3

An acknowledgment or disclosure of something personal, private, or embarrassing

She made a confession about her past mistakes.

4

A formal statement of religious beliefs; a creed

The church adopted a new confession of faith.