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'confess' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'confess' with 20 example sentences.


confess verb

: confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

: admit (to a wrongdoing)

: confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith


  • The torture made him confess to crimes he had not committed.
  • I confess I'm afraid to go by myself.
  • They confessed they did that.
  • He confessed that he had fallen in love with me.
  • I confess that I don't understand.
  • She was convinced that Pierre knew more than he wanted to confess.
  • I must confess I haven't read it yet.
  • Dan confessed everything to the police.
  • It's time to confess.
  • Whip him until he confesses.
  • I must confess I'm pretty crazy.
  • I must confess that my theory doesn't account for that fact.
  • He confessed in court that he was in touch with racist groups.
  • The man confessed that he had robbed the old woman.
  • Do you want me to confess to the murder?
  • He confessed that he had broken the vase.
  • The greatest joy after being in love is confessing one's love.
  • I confess my translation is not perfect.
  • Nor am I ashamed to confess my ignorance.
  • A sin confessed is half forgiven.
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