No exact match translations found for 'confessed' in tamil.
Word 'confessed' in Other Languages
- confessed in Assamese অসমীয়া
- confessed in Bengali বাংলা
- confessed in Bodo बड़ो
- confessed in Dogri डोगरी
- confessed in English
- confessed in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- confessed in Hindi हिन्दी
- confessed in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- confessed in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- confessed in Konkani कोंकणी
- confessed in Maithili মৈথিলী
- confessed in Malayalam മലയാളം
- confessed in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- confessed in Marathi मराठी
- confessed in Nepali नेपाली
- confessed in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- confessed in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- confessed in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- confessed in Santali
- confessed in Sindhi سنڌي
- confessed in Tamil தமிழ்
- confessed in Telugu తెలుగు
- confessed in Urdu اُردُو
Confessed
Part of Speech
Verb (past tense and past participle of "confess")
Pronunciation
/kənˈfɛst/
Definitions
- Admitted to a fault, crime, or wrongdoing.
- Declared one's faith or beliefs openly.
- Disclosed one's sins in a religious context.
Usage Examples
- She confessed to taking the missing documents.
- He finally confessed his love for her.
- The prisoner confessed after hours of questioning.
Etymology
From Latin "confessus," past participle of "confiteri," meaning "to acknowledge, admit." The English word "confessed" has been in use since the Middle English period.
Synonyms
- Admitted
- Acknowledged
- Disclosed
- Revealed
Antonyms
- Denied
- Concealed
- Withheld
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Confesado | kon-fe-SA-do |
| French | Avoué | a.vwe |
| German | Gestanden | ɡəˈʃtandn̩ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 承认了 | chéng rèn le |
| Hindi | स्वीकार किया | svīkār kiyā |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /kənˈfɛst/
- British English: /kənˈfɛst/
- Australian English: /kənˈfɛst/
Historical Usage
The word 'confessed' has been widely used in religious, legal, and literary contexts for centuries. It appears in religious texts, legal documents, and literature dating back to the medieval period.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, confession is a formal religious practice, while in others, admitting faults is seen as a sign of integrity. Legal confessions hold different weight depending on the justice system.
More Information
The act of confession has played a significant role in religion, law, and personal relationships. While some societies emphasize public confession, others value private acknowledgment of one's faults.