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confession

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/kənˈfɛʃən/ · con-fes-sion

A formal statement admitting that one has committed a crime or done something wrong.

Meanings

nounformal

A formal statement admitting that one has committed a crime or done something wrong.

ایک رسمی بیان جس میں تسلیم کیا جاتا ہے کہ کسی جرم کا ارتکاب کیا گیا ہے یا کچھ غلط کیا گیا ہے۔

اعتراف

itraaf

Formal: اقرارColloquial: بتانا

Synonyms

admissiondeclarationacknowledgmentاعترافاقرارتسلیم

Antonyms

denialconcealmentdisavowalانکارپوشیدہتردید

Common Collocations

  • confession of faith
  • confession of sins
  • confession to a crime

Example Sentences

His confession to the crime shocked everyone.

اس کا جرم کا اعتراف سب کو حیران کر گیا۔

Us ka jurm ka itraaf sab ko hairaan kar gaya.

She made a confession to the priest during the service.

اس نے خدمت کے دوران پادری کے سامنے اعتراف کیا۔

Us ne khidmat ke doran paadri ke samne itraaf kiya.

A confession can sometimes lead to forgiveness.

اعتراف کبھی کبھی معافی کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے۔

Itraf kabhi kabhi maafi ki taraf le ja sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

conversation:A conversation is an exchange of thoughts or ideas, while a confession is an admission of guilt or wrongdoing.
concession:A concession is an agreement to give something up, whereas a confession involves admitting to something wrong.
confection:Confection refers to sweets or candy, while confession pertains to admission of guilt.

Word Family

confess
verbاقرار کرنا
confessional
adjectiveاعترافی
confessor
nounاعتراف کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of confessing to a friend as a way to admit something you’ve done wrong.

Picture someone sitting in a quiet room, sharing their secrets.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کبھی تو میرے حال پہ آنکھیں کھولو، غلطی کی جزا ہی ہے اعترافِ گناہ

Kabhi to mere haal pe aankhein kholoo, Ghalati ki jaza hi hai itraaf-e-gunah.

Open your eyes to my state, sometimes, The reward for error is the confession of sin.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سچ بولنا آدھا ایمان ہے

Sach bolna aadha imaan hai

Speaking the truth is half of faith.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "confessio" — the act of confessing

First known use: 14th century

The term has evolved from Latin 'confessio', which referred to the acknowledgment of sins, especially in a religious context. Over time, it has broadened to include any acknowledgment of truth.