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

  • (..) of these crimes I'd get him off... with such a plea. I won't let this conviction slide. If you do accept under his specific conditions, he'll sign... a full confession, plead guilty right now. It's your case. Make a decision. Full confession. I'm in. (..)
    1995 Se7en