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confess

confess /kənˈfɛs/ verb
confesses; confessed; confessing
confess
/kənˈfɛs/
verb
confesses; confessed; confessing
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONFESS
: to admit that you did something wrong or illegal
[no object]
often + to
[+ object]
: to talk about or admit something that makes you embarrassed, ashamed, etc.
[+ object]
[no object]
usually + to
: to tell (your sins) to God or to a priest
[+ object]
[no object]