con
fess
Third Person
confesses
Present Participle
confessing
Past Tense
confessed
Past Participle
confessed
1
to admit, especially to the police or legal authorities, that one has committed a crime or has done something wrong
- The suspect decided to confess to the crime during the police interrogation.
- The witness's decision to confess to their involvement in the incident provided crucial information to the investigation.
- Law enforcement encourages individuals to confess as it can contribute to resolving cases more efficiently.
- Last week, the defendant unexpectedly confessed to the charges against them in court.
- If the evidence is strong, the accused will likely confess during the trial.
2
to admit something, especially when it makes you feel uncomfortable or guilty
transitive
- She confessed that she had broken the vase by accident.
- I had to confess that I forgot about our meeting.
- After the argument, he confessed that he was wrong about the situation.
- He felt guilty but still confessed that he had lost the keys.
- Sara confessed to being afraid of speaking in public.
3
to admit one's faults and sins in front of a priest
transitive
- The priest listened patiently as she began to confess her struggles.
- She felt a sense of relief after choosing to confess her sins.
- He decided to confess his mistakes during the sacrament of reconciliation.
- He sought guidance after confessing his wrongdoing to the priest.
- She felt a sense of relief after choosing to confess her sins.