confession

Definition

  • noun: a written or spoken statement in which you say that you have done something wrong or committed a crime
  • noun: an act of 'confessing'
  • synonyms: acknowledgment

Examples

  • She went to the police station and made/gave a full 'confession'.

  • I have a 'confession' to make: I have never done this before.

  • The priest will hear 'confessions' after mass today.

Movie quotes

  • (..) 'Bye. Something wrong with the elevator? Going down? Officer. Good evening, Officer Mooney. They say confession is good for the soul. I'd listen to this man. Take him away. Come on, let's get out of here. Move your ass! Come on! Okay, let's go. Let's go. Drop your weapons. Drop your weapons. (..)
    1978 Superman