con·fes·sion 
/kənˈfɛʃən/ noun
plural con·fes·sions /kənˈfɛʃən/ noun 1 [count] : a written or spoken statement in which you say that you have done something wrong or committed a crime
▪ She went to the police station and made/gave a full confession. ▪ a written/signed confession 2 [count] : the act of telling people something that makes you embarrassed, ashamed, etc.
▪ I have a confession to make: I have never done this before. ▪ a confession of weakness/failure/error 3 a [count] : the act of telling your sins to God or to a priest
▪ The priest will hear confessions after mass today.
b [noncount] : the activity of telling a priest your sins
▪ I haven't gone/been to confession in three years. 4 [count] : a formal statement in which you express your religious beliefs
▪ a confession of faith
▪ She went to the police station and made/gave a full confession. ▪ a written/signed confession
▪ I have a confession to make: I have never done this before. ▪ a confession of weakness/failure/error
▪ The priest will hear confessions after mass today.
b [noncount] : the activity of telling a priest your sins
▪ I haven't gone/been to confession in three years.
▪ a confession of faith
