Confessings

Part of speech: noun, verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɛsɪŋz/

Definitions

1. To openly admit to a wrongdoing or sin, typically in a religious context; to declare one's thoughts or feelings with honesty; to acknowledge the truth of something previously hidden or denied
2. To reveal or accept responsibility for a fault or transgression, often in a spiritual setting; to share personal feelings or secrets candidly; to make a declaration of truth regarding a past action
3. To admit to guilt or sin, usually in a confessional context; to express genuine emotions or thoughts transparently; to bring to light information that was not previously known or accepted

Etymology: "Confessings" is the plural form of "confessing," the present participle and gerund of the verb "confess." Its root goes back to Latin "confiteri," meaning to acknowledge or admit something fully, built from "com-" (intensifying, "altogether") and "fateri" (to acknowledge). The verb reached English through Old French "confesser," so the core idea of openly owning up to a truth has stayed intact across more than a thousand years of use.

Synonyms: confessions, admissions, acknowledgments

Antonyms: denials, retractions