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

Those admissions would not, by themselves, invalidate the verdict.

— Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Shortly after Muniz’s post, Price posted an Instagram story with a message that some followers speculated may be a response to the actor’s admission.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of admission

Noun

De Mello’s confession came just days before Lizzie’s trial began on June 5, 1893, raising questions about whether his arrest influenced the jury.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
The book stresses the importance of the sacraments and other orthodoxy, such as oral confession to a priest and the transubstantiation of Christ’s body and blood when taking communion.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of confession

Noun

Hamas leaders were being sheltered in Qatar—but only at the insistence of Israel and the United States.

— Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Apple's stubborn insistence on keeping base iPhones at 60Hz while budget Android phones offer zippier refresh rates has always baffled me.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

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