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CONFESSING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Confessing.

Confessing - as a verb

Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
finksqueal

Admit (to a wrongdoing)

Example: "She confessed that she had taken the money"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concedeprofess
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acknowledgeadmit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Confess to god in the presence of a priest, as in the catholic faith

Confessing - as a noun

The act of making a confession.

Example Sentences

"She hesitated before confessing her feelings to him."
"The suspect kept confessing his innocence."
"She couldn't bear the guilt anymore, so she started confessing everything."
"He admitted to confessing under duress."
"The witness was hesitant about confessing to the police."
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Word Game Points

Is CONFESSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, confessing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONFESSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CONFESSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, confessing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONFESSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is CONFESSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confessing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONFESSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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