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confessor

/kənˈfɛsər/ noun · British & US
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What does confessor mean?

noun

A person who confesses, especially a person who is forced to reveal secrets or information, or a person who is a member of a group that confesses their sins, such as a monk or a priest.

Example

"The accused was forced to confess to the crime, and the confessor stood by his side, offering words of comfort."

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