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confess
confess
/kənˈfɛs/
verb
(
)
Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
(
fink
,
squeal
,
confess
)
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
He decided to confess his involvement in the crime to the police.
He decided to confess his involvement in the crime to the police.
(
)
Admit (to a wrongdoing)
(
profess
,
confess
,
concede
)
admit (to a wrongdoing)
She confessed that she had taken the money
She confessed that she had taken the money
Confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith
(
confess
)
confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith
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