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confess

/kənˈfɛs/
verb
  1. To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.

    "I confess to spray-painting all over that mural!"

  2. To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.

  3. To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.

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