confessor

/kənˈfɛsə/noun
Middle School
1

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

2

One who confesses to having done something wrong.

3

A priest who hears confession and then gives absolution.

4

Someone who acts as listener and helper.

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