Answer: confessed

AnswerCrossword Clue
CONFESSEDAcknowledged.
CONFESSEDOwned
CONFESSEDAdmitted guilt
CONFESSEDThe priest ..
confessed(of a priest) Hear the confession of (someone) in such a way
confessedAdmit or state that one has committed a crime or is at fault in some way
confessedDeclare one's sins formally to a priest
confessedAdmit or acknowledge something reluctantly, typically because one feels slightly ashamed or embarrassed
confessedDeclare (one's religious faith)
confessedCONFESS, to admit or disclose