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confession Synonyms

Another word for confession

Choosing another word for confession depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 admission after several hours of questioning by the detectives."

Strongest
admission
acknowledgment
Strong
avowal
revelation
disclosure
divulgence

• noun (Context 2)

In certain Christian churches, the sacrament or practice of acknowledging one's sins privately to a priest in order to receive absolution.

Usage Example

"Every Saturday afternoon, parishioners line up outside the sanctuary to go to penance."

Strong
penance
reconciliation
shrift

• noun (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
creed
Strong
credo
profession
denomination
doctrine
testimony

Opposites of confession

The opposite of confession shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

denial
concealment
abjuration
refutation
disavowal
apostasy
repudiation
See all opposites of confession

• Nearby Words

conferrer
confess
confessedly
confession
confessional
confessor
confetti

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