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Confession

Definition

(formal) A statement, often made in a formal or official setting, in which someone admits to having done something wrong or reveals a secret; the act of confessing one's sins or faults, especially to a priest or other religious authority.

Example Sentences

1The police obtained a full confession from the suspect after several hours of questioning.
2Was her public confession of infidelity a sincere attempt to heal her marriage or a desperate cry for attention?
3The priest listened to the young man's confession and offered words of guidance and forgiveness.
4The company's CEO made a public confession of the firm's role in the environmental disaster and promised to take corrective action.
5In many cultures, making a confession to a trusted friend or family member is seen as a way of seeking forgiveness and healing.

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