Lesson 7-The rivals I. Word study Synonyms 3. confess V to admit that you have done something wrong, or illegal admit acknowledge Examples: a Edwards confessed to being a spy for the country. a The man confessed that he was the sniper. WIBTILE BACW B T L E Lesson 7—The Rivals 3. confess v. to admit that you have done something wrong, or illegal Examples: Edwards confessed to being a spy for the country. The man confessed that he was the sniper. admit acknowledge I. Word Study Synonyms