confession (Meaning)
confession (n)
an admission of misdeeds or faults
a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party
(Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution
a public declaration of your faith
the document that spells out the belief system of a given church (especially the Reformation churches of the 16th century)
Synonyms & Antonyms of confession
Synonyms:
- repentance
- remorse
- fault
- contrition
- self-incrimination
- divulgence
- penitence
- regret
- self-recrimination
- self-betrayal
- pronouncement
- disclosure
- profession
- avouchment
- apology
- allowance
- affirmation
- proclamation
- announcement
- responsibility
- betrayal
- confirmation
- self-revelation
- giveaway
- self-reproach
- self-accusation
Antonyms:
confession Sentence Examples
- Her confession took everyone by surprise, revealing secrets no one expected.
- The confession weighed heavily on his conscience, driving him to seek redemption.
- In her heartfelt confession, she admitted to her wrongdoing and asked for forgiveness.
- His confession of love left her speechless, unsure of how to respond.
- The confession room offered solace for those seeking to unburden their souls.
- His confession brought closure to the long-standing mystery, finally bringing truth to light.
- After years of silence, her confession broke the silence, unveiling a hidden truth.
- His confession of guilt was met with understanding and support from his friends.
- The confession was the first step towards reconciliation and healing for both parties.
- Despite the risks, her confession was necessary to clear her conscience and move forward.
FAQs About the word confession
an admission of misdeeds or faults, a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party, (Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent di
acknowledgement,admission, revelation, self-confession, assertion, avowal,acknowledgment, claim, concession, declaration
denial, disavowal, denial, rejection,disavowal, rejection, disallowance, nonadmission, disclaimer, recantation
Her confession took everyone by surprise, revealing secrets no one expected.
The confession weighed heavily on his conscience, driving him to seek redemption.
In her heartfelt confession, she admitted to her wrongdoing and asked for forgiveness.
His confession of love left her speechless, unsure of how to respond.
