Answer: confesses

AnswerCrossword Clue
CONFESSESConfides in one's father?
confessesDeclare (one's religious faith)
confessesAdmit or state that one has committed a crime or is at fault in some way
confessesCONFESS, to admit or disclose
confessesDeclare one's sins formally to a priest
confessesAdmit or acknowledge something reluctantly, typically because one feels slightly ashamed or embarrassed
confesses(of a priest) Hear the confession of (someone) in such a way