confession
nounUK /kənˈfeʃ.ən/
US /kənˈfeʃ.ən/
A confession is when you tell the truth about something wrong you did.
His confession helped everyone understand what really happened.
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2. A formal statement in which someone admits to a crime.
The police recorded his confession after the interview.
3. A private statement of sins made to a priest in some churches.
She went to confession before the holiday.
4. A statement in which a person declares their beliefs or faith.
His confession of faith was read aloud at the ceremony.