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confessed

[kuhn-fest] / kənˈfɛst /
ADJECTIVE
known
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accepted acknowledged admitted common established familiar noted notorious obvious recognized well-known
STRONG
avowed celebrated certified manifest patent plain published received
WEAK
down pat hackneyed proverbial
Antonyms
STRONGEST
uncommon unfamiliar unknown
STRONG
ambiguous concealed hidden obscure unclear vague

Example Sentences

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In November 2024, Fernandes lodged a criminal complaint in Germany against persons unknown, a month before she alleges that Ulmen confessed.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

She confessed to harboring a top-secret method that has never failed her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Schaefer confessed to the killing but claimed he was defending himself during an argument with von Wiese Mack, who was unhappy that her daughter was pregnant.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“Here’s the thing. I have a condo, and my mom has one, and my cousin has one, and we all live nearby. I kind of forgot it was there,” Jenner confessed.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

“Well, I live with my father and Arfy, my dog. My folks got divorced, and my mom doesn’t live with us anymore. It’s lonesome without her,” confessed Brad.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.