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CONFESSION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONFESSION?

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Confession as a Noun
Definitions of "Confession" as a noun
Synonyms of "Confession" as a noun (22 Words)
Usage Examples of "Confession" as a noun
Associations of "Confession" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Confession” are: admission, acceptance of blame, acceptance of responsibility, acknowledgement, profession, revelation, disclosure, divulgence, exposure, avowal, declaration, announcement, news, report, affirmation, statement, proclamation, assertion, vow, claim, allegation, protestation

Confession as a Noun

Definitions of "Confession" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “confession” as a noun can have the following definitions:

(Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution.
A statement of one's principles.
The act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution.
The document that spells out the belief system of a given church (especially the Reformation churches of the 16th century.
A written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party.
A statement setting out essential religious doctrine.
A formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime.
A formal admission of one's sins with repentance and desire of absolution, especially privately to a priest as a religious duty.
The religious body or Church sharing a confession of faith.
Intimate personal revelations, especially as presented in a sensationalized form in a book, newspaper, or film.
An admission of misdeeds or faults.
An acknowledgement that one has done something about which one is ashamed or embarrassed.
A public declaration of your faith.

Synonyms of "Confession" as a noun (22 Words)

acceptance of blame	Words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract.
acceptance of responsibility	Words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract.
acknowledgement	A statement acknowledging something or someone. There was no acknowledgement* of the family s trauma.*
admission	The fee charged for admission. Admission is 1 for adults and 50p for children.
affirmation	The action or process of affirming something. He nodded in affirmation.
allegation	Statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove. An allegation* of malpractice.*
announcement	The action of making an announcement. A loudspeaker announcement* echoed across the field.*
assertion	A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. The assertion* of his legal rights.*
avowal	A statement asserting the existence or the truth of something.
claim	An established or recognized right. A strong legal claim* to the property.*
declaration	A formal public statement. His declaration* of innocence.*
disclosure	The speech act of making something evident. A judge ordered the disclosure* of the government documents.*
divulgence	The act of disclosing something that was secret or private. Any divulgence* of information about undercover activities could jeopardize police operations.*
exposure	Experience of something. He used the wrong exposure.
news	A broadcast or published report of news. He was back in the news* again.*
proclamation	A public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance. The government restricted the use of water by proclamation.
profession	A body of people engaged in a particular profession. A profession* of faith in Jesus Christ.*
protestation	A formal and solemn declaration of objection. Her protestations of innocence were in vain.
report	An employee who reports to another employee. Whatsoever things are lovely and of good report.
revelation	The last book of the New Testament recounting a divine revelation of the future to St John. Revelations about his personal life.
statement	A document setting out items of debit and credit between a bank or other organization and a customer. The hope is that they will fill the stands and terraces to make a statement* about the importance of this club.*
vow	A solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner. The vows of celibacy.

Usage Examples of "Confession" as a noun

She still had not been to confession.
His words are a political confession of faith.
He signed a confession to both the murders.
Confessions of a driving instructor.
Leading figures from every Christian confession.
Proof of this crime must be established by confession.
By his own confession, he had strayed perilously close to alcoholism.
A Protestant confession of faith.

Associations of "Confession" (30 Words)

apologetic	Constituting a formal defence or justification of a theory or doctrine. An apologetic* manner.*
apologize	Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing. I apologized for being late.
atone	Make amends or reparation. A human sacrifice to atone* for the sin.*
atonement	The action of making amends for a wrong or injury. An annual ceremony of confession and atonement* for sin.*
commit	Refer a parliamentary or legislative bill to a committee. They were reluctant to commit* themselves to an opinion.*
compunction	A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad. They used their tanks without compunction.
contrite	Feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong. A contrite* tone.*
contrition	(in the Roman Catholic Church) the repentance of past sins during or after confession. Prayers of contrition.
expiate	Make amends for. Their sins must be expiated by sacrifice.
forgive	Stop blaming or grant forgiveness. I forgive* you your debt.*
guilty	Responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act. A guilty* secret.*
indiscretion	Behaviour or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgement. Sexual indiscretions.
misdeed	A wicked or illegal act. His past misdeeds were forgiven.
penance	Impose a penance on. The Bishop penanced him severely for his conduct.
penitence	Remorse for your past conduct. A public display of penitence.
penitent	(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor. A penitent* expression.*
penitential	Relating to or expressing penitence or penance. Wrote a penitential* letter apologizing for her hasty words.*
regret	Express with regret. We regret* that no tickets may be exchanged.*
regretful	Feeling or showing regret. Felt regretful* over his vanished youth.*
remorse	A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed. They were filled with remorse* and shame.*
remorseful	Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses. The defendant was remorseful* for what he had done.*
repent	Feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin. He repented of his action.
repentance	Remorse for your past conduct. Each person who turns to God in genuine repentance* and faith will be saved.*
repentant	Expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful. He is truly repentant* for his incredible naivety and stupidity.*
rue	European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy. She might live to rue* this impetuous decision.*
rueful	Expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way. She gave a rueful* grin.*
scruple	Raise scruples. She doesn t scruple* to ask her parents for money.*
sin	Commit a sin violate a law of God or a moral law. Lord we have sinned against you.
sinner	A person who sins (without repenting. God forgives repentant sinners.
torture	Subject to torture. Most of the victims had been brutally tortured.