Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

confession

noun

/kənˈfɛʃ.ən/

Definition

The act of admitting to wrongdoing or revealing something personal.

Examples

After much contemplation, she made a confession about her past mistakes.
His confession to the crime helped the police solve the case.
In the group, participants share their confessions to encourage honesty and healing.

Meaning

Confession refers to the process of acknowledging a truth or sharing secrets, especially in a context where there is a sense of guilt or a burden of secret.