confessing
word · lemma: confess
Definition
Admitting or declaring something honestly, especially admitting to a fault, crime, or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
'Confessing' is used for revealing secrets, feelings (like love), or admitting mistakes or wrongdoings. It's formal or serious, especially in legal or religious situations. 'Confessing your feelings' is common in romance. Not used for minor or casual statements.
Spanish: confesarPortuguese (BR): confessarPortuguese (PT): confessarChinese (Simplified): 坦白 - 承认Chinese (Traditional): 坦白 - 承認Hindi: कबूल करना - स्वीकार करनाArabic: الاعترافBengali: স্বীকার করা - কবুল করাRussian: признаватьсяJapanese: 告白する - 白状するVietnamese: thú nhậnKorean: 고백하다 - 자백하다Turkish: itiraf etmekUrdu: اقبال کرنا - اعتراف کرناIndonesian: mengakui - menyatakan
Example Sentences
She felt better after confessing the truth.
basic
He is confessing his mistake to his teacher.
basic
Tom is nervous about confessing his feelings to Anna.
basic
After hours of questioning, he finally ended up confessing.
natural
I was scared about confessing, but it was the right thing to do.
natural
She's always confessing little secrets to her best friend.
natural