SELF-CONFESSION Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

self-confession

noun

ˌself-kən-ˈfe-shən

Definition of self-confession

as in admission

an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself by his own self-confession, he cravenly betrayed his best friend

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Noun

Perks for Capital One customers included early access, complimentary admission for eligible cardholders, and premium experiences tied to its Venture X Business card.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 July 2026
That's 81% more expensive than the average cost of admission across formats.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026

Definition of admission

Noun

Among his vulnerable confessions include a detailed recollection of his first love, Nicolas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), who became a vampire with Lestat.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 24 July 2026
In July 2024, Lowe spoke with PEOPLE and revealed that his son Samuel had recently made a confession that filled his dad with dread.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of confession

Noun

Vague language in the MoU sought to disguise irreconcilable differences between the US demand – supported by much of the international community – for freedom of navigation in and out of the Gulf, and Iran’s insistence on managing shipping.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
This insistence on the primacy of IMAX can send the message that there’s only one true way to see the movie.

— Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

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