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

  • (..) The readiness is all. You know the players. Call the game. Thank you. - You ready? - Is your highness... ...gonna drop me off at confession before work, or fuck me, or what? What have you got to confess to that anointed pederast? A confessional seal, these days... ...I'm not so sure. (..)
    2006 The Departed