confessor synonyms

confessor

n.

  1. A priest who hears confessions

    priest, father confessor, spiritual judge, penitentiary; see adviser, priest.

  2. One who professes his or her faith in spite of persecution

    martyr, true believer, saint; see believer, victim 1.

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