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confessing Meaning
confessing
to hear the confession of, to acknowledge (sin) to God or to a priest, to tell or make known (something, such as something wrong or damaging to oneself), to make a confession, to receive the confession of (a penitent), to make known (as something wrong), admit, own, to give evidence of, to disclose one's faults, to hear a confession, to admit (as a charge or allegation) as true, proven, or valid, to unburden one's sins or the state of one's conscience to God or to a priest, to admit one's sins to God or to a priest, to declare faith in or adherence to
confessing Sentence Examples
- The burglar confessed to the police, revealing the intricate details of his crime.
- In a moment of remorse, the murderer confessed to taking an innocent life.
- The heartbroken lover confessed her affair, hoping for forgiveness but fearing rejection.
- The cheating student confessed to his wrongdoing, trembling at the prospect of punishment.
- A priest listened intently as a penitent confessed his sins, seeking spiritual absolution.
- The accused confessed under duress, coerced into admitting guilt to avoid further torment.
- With tears in her eyes, the young woman confessed to her pregnancy, fearing the judgment of her family.
- The politician confessed to accepting bribes, exposing the depths of corruption in the government.
- The child confessed to breaking the vase, admitting his mistake with a heavy heart.
- The whistleblower confessed the company's illegal practices, risking retaliation but determined to expose wrongdoing.
FAQs About the word confessing
to hear the confession of, to acknowledge (sin) to God or to a priest, to tell or make known (something, such as something wrong or damaging to oneself), to mak
admitting,owning (up), fessing (up), blabbing, talking, babbling,copping (to), tattling, spilling
quieting (down), hushing, shutting up,clamming up,
The burglar confessed to the police, revealing the intricate details of his crime.
In a moment of remorse, the murderer confessed to taking an innocent life.
The heartbroken lover confessed her affair, hoping for forgiveness but fearing rejection.
The cheating student confessed to his wrongdoing, trembling at the prospect of punishment.
