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 firmness of my beliefs. Stop it! Get off of me! Seems I've captured a dangerous terrorist. Now, how best to procure her confession? You little bitch. You fucking little whore! - Reverend. - Oh, my God. She wasn't lying. It is you. I'm sorry. (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta
  • (..) for an instant. Mea culpa, my child. Mea culpa. Your Grace, we don't have much time and I have to tell you something. A confession? I love the confessional game. Tell me your sins. This isn't a game, Your Grace. Someone's coming. I think he means to kill you. (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta