English / word
confess
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
To admit or acknowledge that one has done something wrong, illegal, or embarrassing.
In context
01
The suspect decided to confess his guilt to the police.
02
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Synonyms
admit,acknowledge,concede
Antonyms
deny,conceal,hide
Collocations
confess to,confess guilt,confess a crime
Verb forms
Past: confessed · Past participle: confessed · -ing: confessing