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confessor Definition and Meaning in English (confessor definition)

noun
Synonyms:spiritual advisorcounselor
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Confessor definition: A priest or other religious person who hears confessions, especially in the Roman Catholic Church.

Definitions of Confessor

  1. 1noun

    A priest or other religious person who hears confessions, especially in the Roman Catholic Church.

  2. 2noun

    A person who confesses their sins, faults, or beliefs, often under duress or in a religious context.

Example Sentences

“The confessor listened patiently to the man's sins.”

“He became a confessor to his friend, offering advice and support.”

Synonyms

spiritual advisorcounselor

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveconfess
past tenseconfessed
present participleconfessing
nounconfession
adjectiveconfessional

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Confessor definition: A priest or other religious person who hears confessions, especially in the Roman Catholic Church.
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