Cool MateMeaning of Confession
a statement that a person makes, admitting that they are guilty of a crime; the act of making such a statement
In simple words: Telling someone about a mistake or secret you did.
Confession in a sentence
- She made a heartfelt confession about her struggles with anxiety.
- The priest listened to his confession with great compassion.
- In her confession, she revealed secrets she had kept for years.
- The confession came as a shock to everyone who knew him.
- His confession in the court shed light on the entire incident.
How to use Confession
Used in both everyday conversations and serious contexts, such as religion or law. Avoid in casual settings; more appropriate in personal or formal discussions about guilt or secrets.
Grammar pattern
confession + of + something
Memory hint
Think of 'con-fess' like confessing to your friends, showing honesty.
Related words
Collocations with Confession
- full
- public
- true
- make
- sign
- write
- confession by
- confession from
- confession of
- force a confession out of somebody
- get a confession out of somebody
- full
- public
- true
- make
- sign
- write
- confession by
- confession from
- confession of
- force a confession out of somebody
- get a confession out of somebody
- go to
- hear
- booth
- box
- an act of confession
Synonyms for Confession
Opposites of Confession
- denial
- concealment
- secrecy
Common mistakes with Confession
- Confused with 'admission' which has a slightly different meaning.
- Used too casually in conversations, where formality is expected.
- 'Confess' mistakenly used without an object; remember to use 'confess something'.
Confession appears in
Confession in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
اعتراف
إخبار شخص ما بخطأ أو سر فعلته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
স্বীকারোক্তি
নিজের করা কোনো ভুল বা গোপন কথা কাউকে বলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Geständnis
Jemandem von einem Fehler oder Geheimnis erzählen, das man getan hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Confesión
Contarle a alguien sobre algo malo o un secreto que hiciste.
- Persianفارسی
اعتراف
گفتن به کسی درباره یک اشتباه یا رازی که انجام دادهای.
- FrenchFrançais
Confession
Dire à quelqu'un une erreur ou un secret que tu as fait.
- Hindiहिन्दी
स्वीकारोक्ति
किसी को अपनी गलती या राज़ के बारे में बताना।
- ItalianItaliano
Confessione
Dire a qualcuno di un errore o di un segreto che hai fatto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Confissão
Contar a alguém sobre um erro ou segredo que você fez.
- RussianРусский
Признание
Рассказать кому-то об ошибке или секрете, который вы совершили.
- Urduاردو
اعتراف
کسی غلطی یا راز کے بارے میں کسی کو بتانا۔
- Chinese中文
坦白, 招供
告诉别人你做错了什么或者有什么秘密。
More words like Confession
- AdmissionC1
the act of accepting somebody into an institution, organization, etc.; the right to enter a place or to join an institution or organization
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Confession
What does Confession mean?
Telling someone about a mistake or secret you did.
What is the definition of Confession?
a statement that a person makes, admitting that they are guilty of a crime; the act of making such a statement
How do you use Confession in a sentence?
She made a heartfelt confession about her struggles with anxiety.
Can you give another example of Confession?
The priest listened to his confession with great compassion.
What are synonyms for Confession?
Common alternatives include admission.
What is the opposite of Confession?
Opposite meanings include denial, concealment, secrecy.
What words go with Confession?
It commonly pairs with full, public, true, make, sign, write, confession by, confession from, confession of, force a confession out of somebody, get a confession out of somebody, full, public, true, make, sign, write, confession by, confession from, confession of, force a confession out of somebody, get a confession out of somebody, go to, hear, booth, box, an act of confession.
What are common mistakes when using Confession?
Confused with 'admission' which has a slightly different meaning. Used too casually in conversations, where formality is expected. 'Confess' mistakenly used without an object; remember to use 'confess something'.
How do you pronounce Confession?
US: /["/kənˈfeʃn/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈfeʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Confession?
Used in both everyday conversations and serious contexts, such as religion or law. Avoid in casual settings; more appropriate in personal or formal discussions about guilt or secrets.
What CEFR level is Confession?
"Confession" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.