Definition and Synonyms for Confess

Definition of Confess

1. Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure Verb
2. Admit (to a wrongdoing) Verb
3. Confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith Verb

Synonyms for word "confess"

Semanticaly linked words with "confess"

Lexical Analysis for "confess"

confession
Noun
derivation
5
1. a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party
2. an admission of misdeeds or faults
3. (Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution
4. a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party
5. an admission of misdeeds or faults
confessor
Noun
derivation
3
1. someone who confesses (discloses information damaging to themselves)
2. a priest who hears confession and gives absolution
3. someone who confesses (discloses information damaging to themselves)

Words Rhyme with confess

Etymology for confess

etymology confessable
etymology confessest
etymology confesseth
etymology confessive
variant:orthography confesse
etymologically related confession
etymological origin of confessen
is derived from confessed
is derived from confesses
is derived from confessing
is derived from confession
is derived from confessional
is derived from confessor