confess
con-fess · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
To admit to a fault, crime, or wrongdoing.
- 2.
To acknowledge something reluctantly.
- 3.
To disclose one's sins to a priest (religious).
- 4.
To declare one's faith.
Phrases & expressions
- •confess to — to admit to something
- •I must confess — I have to admit
- •confess one's sins — to tell a priest about wrongdoings
- •confess to a crime — to admit guilt
Related words
Etymology
From Latin "confiteri" meaning to acknowledge, from "con-" (intensive) and "fateri" (to acknowledge, confess).