confession — a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfeʃən/
Example Sentences
- His confession that he ate the last piece of pizza caused a family crisis.
- The detective obtained a confession after showing the suspect his browser history.
- Her tearful confession in court moved everyone in the room.
confession
NOUN[/kənˈfeʃən/]
a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
After weeks of silence, he finally made a confession to his closest friend.
A confession session brings peace to every expression
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'confessio', formed from 'con-' (together) and 'fateri' (to acknowledge). The term originally meant 'acknowledging together' and evolved to denote a formal admission or declaration, particularly in religious contexts of admitting sins.
Breakdown
con- (together) + fateri (to acknowledge) + -io (noun suffix) = confessio, literally 'acknowledging together', which developed into the sense of a formal admission or declaration of faith and sins.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His confession that he ate the last piece of pizza caused a family crisis.”
“The detective obtained a confession after showing the suspect his browser history.”
“Her tearful confession in court moved everyone in the room.”
“The priest listened patiently to the long confession.”
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