검색
Confession
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고백
a personal account where someone openly admits to their mistakes or reveals private details about their life
What is a "confession"?
A confession is a personal account where an individual reveals private or significant details about their life, actions, or experiences. This genre often involves the author admitting to past mistakes, misdeeds, or personal struggles, and it provides an intimate look into their thoughts and motivations. Confessions can cover a wide range of topics, including personal guilt, transformative experiences, or revelations about one's behavior. The goal is to offer an honest and sometimes raw perspective on the author’s life or actions.
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자백, 고백
a formal statement made by a person admitting that they are guilty of a crime
Example
The judge accepted the confession as evidence in the courtroom.
The suspect 's confession led to his arrest and subsequent trial.
The detective obtained a signed confession from the perpetrator during interrogation.
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고백, 자백
(Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution
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고백, 신앙 선언
a public declaration of your faith
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고백, 신조
the document that spells out the belief system of a given church (especially the Reformation churches of the 16th century)
