confess

Definition

  • v. confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
  • v. confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith

Word forms

Past tense
confessed
Third person singular
confesses
Past participle
confessed
Present participle
confessing

Example sentences

  1. v.

    He decided to confess his mistake to the teacher after feeling guilty for days.