Words Like CONFESSION
We have put together a list of words that are similar to CONFESSION.
6 Alternative Words Similar to confession
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10 definitions of confession
1
Acknowledgment; avowal, especially in a matter pertaining to one's self; the admission of a debt, obligation, or crime.
2
Acknowledgment of belief; profession of one's faith.
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The act of disclosing sins or faults to a priest in order to obtain sacramental absolution.
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A formulary in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.
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An admission by a party to whom an act is imputed, in relation to such act. A judicial confession settles the issue to which it applies; an extrajudical confession may be explained or rebutted.
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a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party
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an admission of misdeeds or faults
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(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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a public declaration of your faith
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the document that spells out the belief system of a given church (especially the Reformation churches of the 16th century)