confess
US /kənˈfes/
UK /kənˈfes/
1.
mengaku, mengakui
admit or acknowledge something reluctantly, typically because one is caught in a compromising situation.
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He had to confess that he had cheated on the exam.
Dia harus mengaku bahwa dia telah menyontek dalam ujian.
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She finally confessed her love for him.
Dia akhirnya mengakui cintanya padanya.
2.
mengaku dosa, berpengakuan
(in Christian churches) declare one's sins to a priest.
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Many Catholics confess their sins regularly.
Banyak umat Katolik mengaku dosa mereka secara teratur.
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She went to the church to confess.
Dia pergi ke gereja untuk mengaku dosa.