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confession Antonyms

Opposite of confession

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

A formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime, fault, or wrongdoing.

Usage Example

"The suspect signed a written denial after several hours of questioning by the detectives."

Strongest
denial
Strong
concealment
refutation
disavowal
repudiation

• noun (Context 2)

A formal declaration of religious beliefs or principles, or a specific Christian denomination adhering to such a creed.

Usage Example

"The Augsburg abjuration remains one of the foundational doctrinal documents of the Lutheran Church."

Strong
abjuration
apostasy

Similar words to confession

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

admission
creed
acknowledgment
credo
profession
avowal
penance
reconciliation
See all synonyms of confession

• Nearby Words

conferrer
confess
confessedly
confession
confessional
confessor
confidant

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