B2nouncrimesociety
US/kənˈfeʃ.ən/
UK/kənˈfeʃ.ən/
a statement in which you admit that you have done something wrong or illegal
In context
The police released him after a false confession was proven wrong.
I have a confession to make: I never read the book.
She made a full confession to her parents about the broken window.
Words that go with confession
verb + noun
- make a confessionHe made a confession to the police last night.
- sign a confessionThey forced him to sign a confession.
- extract a confessionOfficers tried to extract a confession from the suspect.
adjective + noun
- full confessionShe signed a full confession.
- false confessionA false confession can ruin an innocent life.
noun + preposition
- confession of guiltHis letter was a confession of guilt.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He did a confession.Correct: He made a confession.