confessor confessor /kənˈfɛsər/

noun

1. () A priest who hears confession and gives absolution  ( confessor )
   a priest who hears confession and gives absolution
    The penitent approached the confessor seeking absolution.
   The penitent approached the confessor seeking absolution.
   
   
2. Someone who confesses (discloses information damaging to themselves)  ( confessor )
   someone who confesses (discloses information damaging to themselves)