Synonyms for confessor
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
One who confesses faith in Christianity in the face of persecution, but who is not martyred.
Long before Edward I, the English had a King Edward who they considered a martyr and a King Edward who they considered a confessor.
Related words
- Phrases
- father confessor
- Other spellings
- confesser
Forms
- Plural
- confessors → confessants…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| confessor | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- confessant