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CONFESSION

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Confession.

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Confession - as a noun

An admission of misdeeds or faults

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
admission
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party

(roman catholic church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
penance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A public declaration of your faith

The document that spells out the belief system of a given church (especially the reformation churches of the 16th century)

Example Sentences

"He made a full confession to the crime."
"The priest listened to his confession and offered him absolution."
"I have a confession to make: I ate the last slice of cake."
"Her confession of love took him by surprise."
"During the trial, the defendant's confession was presented as evidence."
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Word Game Points

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

CONFESSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CONFESSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, confession is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONFESSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CONFESSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confession is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONFESSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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