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confessor

/kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/

Meanings
noun
One who confesses faith in Christianity in the face of persecution, but who is not martyred.

Examples :

"Even though he lost his job for openly practicing his religion, Mark remained a confessor of his faith, never denying Christ despite the consequences. "
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration admitting

admitting verb

/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/

To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

"A ticket admits one into a playhouse."

Illustration remained

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

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martyred verb

/ˈmɑːrtərd/ /ˈmɑːrtɪrd/

To make someone into a martyr by putting him or her to death for adhering to, or acting in accordance with, some belief, especially religious; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.

"The young teacher was martyred for refusing to denounce her students' right to free speech. "

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religion noun

/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/

Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

"My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."

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persecution noun

/ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/

The act of persecuting.

"The persecution of students for wearing certain clothing styles was unfair. "

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everything pronoun

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

All the things under discussion.

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

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practicing noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹæktɪzɪŋ/

The act of one who practices.

"Her diligent practicing on the piano led to a stunning performance at the recital. "

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confesses verb

/kənˈfɛsɪz/

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

"I confess to spray-painting all over that mural!"

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consequences noun

/ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you don't study for the test, the consequences will be a bad grade. "

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absolution noun

/æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/

An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.

"After confessing his wrongdoings to the priest, the man felt a sense of relief upon receiving absolution. "

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confession noun

/kənˈfɛʃən/

The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).

"After the argument, Sarah offered a confession about breaking the vase. "