To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
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 disclose or reveal.
To reject the truth or validity of; to deny.
To be repudiated.
To refuse to have anything to do with; to disown.
To refuse to pay or honor (a debt).