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confess Antonyms

Opposite of confess

Because the opposite of confess shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To admit or acknowledge that one has committed a crime, fault, or wrongdoing.

Usage Example

"After hours of questioning, the suspect finally decided to deny to the burglary."

Strongest
deny
Strong
conceal
retract
disavow
repudiate

• verb (Context 2)

To state or admit something reluctantly, typically a personal weakness, feeling, or opinion.

Usage Example

"I must hide that I have never actually read the classic novel from start to finish."

Strong
hide
suppress
withhold

Similar words to confess

Words similar to confess shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

admit
own up
acknowledge
concede
come clean
grant
divulge
allow
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• Nearby Words

conferment
conferral
conferrer
confess
confessedly
confession
confessional

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Confess. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/confess
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