Definition

A statement where someone admits to doing something wrong or illegal, often made to a person in authority or in a religious context.

Example

After hours of questioning, he finally made a confession about the crime.

Conversation

I heard Sarah made a big confession yesterday.

Really? What did she confess about?

She admitted she was the one who broke the vase in the living room.

Wow, that's brave of her to own up to it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Confession → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "fateri" (meaning to admit or confess). The word describes the act of admitting something together, often in a religious or legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of people coming 'together' ('con-') to 'admit' ('fateri') something — that's why confession means to admit something openly.

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