confession
US /kənˈfeʃ.ən/
UK /kənˈfeʃ.ən/
1.
a formal statement admitting that one has committed a crime or done something wrong
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The suspect made a full confession to the police.
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Her confession brought relief to the victim's family.
2.
an act of confessing sins to a priest to obtain absolution
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She went to church for confession every Sunday.
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The priest listened patiently to his confession.