to confess

The phrase “to confess” has 3 syllables: to con-fess

It's pronounced as /tu kənˈfɛs/


What is synonym and antonym for to confess?

In the thesaurus, “to confess” has 7 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for to confess along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for to confess

  • to acknowledge
  • to admit
  • to avow
  • to concede
  • to disclose
  • to own up
  • to reveal

Antonyms for to confess

  • to conceal
  • to cover up
  • to deny
  • to hide
  • to refute
  • to reject
  • to withhold

Meanings of to confess

  • verb
    1. To admit, acknowledge, or disclose something, especially something wrong, hidden, or previously denied.

Example Sentences

  • He finally decided to confess the truth to his family.
  • The suspect refused to confess despite the evidence.
  • She felt relieved after choosing to confess her mistake.
  • They encouraged him to confess before things became worse.
  • The student stepped forward to confess what really happened.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to to confess, such as: to acknowledge, to admit, to avow, to conceal, to concede, to cover up, to deny.

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