confessor
Translation
confessor
Examples
The priest acted as her confessor.
The priest acted as her confessor.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.))'s confessor someone's confessor The priest was the king's confessor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: priest (in context), spiritual advisor
Etymology
From Latin 'confiteri' (to confess), from 'con-' (with) + 'fateri' (to acknowledge). The '-or' suffix denotes a person who does something.
Memory Tips
A confessor is a person you 'confess' to. The '-or' ending often signifies a person, like in 'actor' or 'director'.