CONFESSION Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

confession

noun

kən-ˈfe-shən

Definition of confession

as in admission

an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself a confession that he had been lying all along

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Recent Examples of confession Kelly Ripa revealed a relatable work-from-home confession during the August 20 episode of Live with Kelly and Mark. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026 In 1963, the Supreme Court banned confessions given under scopolamine and other truth-inducers as unconstitutionally coerced. — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 Attorney Jesse Dreicer suggested Tenon made false statements and his confession to the shooting was coerced. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 The Constant reproach to the Königsberg case is that candor and confession can become cruelty by another name. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confession

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admission

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In effect, the Federal Reserve’s own survey data is a quiet admission that private equity’s exit backlog and private credit’s maturity concentration have moved from an industry talking point to a supervisory concern.

— Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Keeping with its normal fall-season practice, Bishop’s is not charging admission costs for the Watermelon Festival.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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