confess

(kən-fĕsˈ)

1. To disclose (something damaging or inconvenient to oneself); admit. See Synonyms at acknowledge.
2. To acknowledge belief or faith in; profess.
3. a. To make known (one's sins) to God or to a priest.
   b. To hear the confession of (a penitent).

1. To admit or acknowledge something damaging or inconvenient to oneself: The suspect confessed to the crime.
2. a. To disclose one's sins to a priest.
   b. To listen to a confession.

Related Forms:

• con·fessˈa·ble adjective

• con·fessˈed·ly (-ĭd-lē) adverb