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itiraf — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • absolution noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
  • confession noun A statement admitting that you did something wrong or that something is true.

Senses

itiraf is used for these senses in English:

  • absolution The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
  • confession The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
  • confession A formula in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.

absolution — full definition

  1. noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
  2. noun A general release from blame or guilt for wrongdoing.

confession — full definition

  1. noun A statement admitting that you did something wrong or that something is true.
  2. noun The religious practice of telling a priest one's sins in order to receive forgiveness.

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