Definition & Meaning of "confess"

to confess

to admit, especially to the police or legal authorities, that one has committed a crime or has done something wrong

to make known a fault or sin

to admit one's faults and sins in front of a priest

Example

Last week, the defendant unexpectedly confessed to the charges against them in court.

The suspect decided to confess to the crime during the police interrogation.

Law enforcement encourages individuals to confess as it can contribute to resolving cases more efficiently.

If the evidence is strong, the accused will likely confess during the trial.

The witness's decision to confess to their involvement in the incident provided crucial information to the investigation.

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