confess vs tip one's hand

confess

verb
  • To disclose or reveal. 

  • To hear or receive such a confession of sins from. 

  • To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in. 

  • To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution. 

  • To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed. 

tip one's hand

verb
  • To inadvertently reveal any secret, particularly a secret that puts one at an advantage or disadvantage. 

  • In card playing, to accidentally reveal one's cards or hand. 

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