Synonyms of confess
21 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for confess is acknowledge. Other synonyms of confess are admit, fess, avow and assent. The opposite of confess is deny.
Synonyms and similar words for confess
verbMore synonyms
- acknowledgeTo own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give...
- admitTo concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).
- assentTo agree to a proposal.
- avowTo declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
- beknowTo acknowledge; own; confess.
- come cleanTo confess; admit the truth.
- concede
- fessTo confess; to admit.
- fess upTo confess to something; to admit something.
- front upTo admit or confess.
- make a clean breastOften followed by of: to be honest about something; to confess.
- ownTo confess.
- own upTo acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or responsibility.
- shriveTo confess, and receive absolution.
- singTo confess under interrogation.
- spill one's gutsTo confess, or to divulge secrets, typically speaking freely and at length after a change of motive or an incentive.
- spill the beansTo reveal a secret; to disclose information.
- step forward
- talkTo confess, especially implicating others.
- tell allTo reveal everything, particularly information that is normally withheld.
- unbosom archaicTo confess a misdeed.
Opposite of confess
Meaning of confess
- verb To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
- verb To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.
- verb To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.
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Questions about synonyms of confess
- What is another word for confess?
- Confess has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as acknowledge, admit, fess, avow and assent.
- What is the opposite of confess?
- The opposite of confess is deny.
- What does confess mean?
- Confess means to admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
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