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Grammarholic Posted 11 years ago
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Verbal...oral

In terms of 'speaking' only, does one give an oral or a verbal confession?
  

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Grammarholic In terms of 'speaking' only, does one give an oral or a verbal confession? Verbal applies to things that are put into words, whether written or spoken , while oral pertains to the mouth, to medications taken by mouth, and to things that are spoken. Strictly speaking, One gives an oral confession .

  • Grammarholic In terms of 'speaking' only, does one give an oral or a verbal confession?
  • Verbal applies to things that are put into words, whether written or spoken , while oral pertains to the mouth, to medications taken by mouth, and to things that are spoken.
  • Strictly speaking, One gives an oral confession .
  • However, 'v e rbally' is often used in this context.
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GrammarholicIn terms of 'speaking' only, does one give an oral or a verbal confession?
Verbal applies to things that are put into words, whether written or spoken, while oral pertains to the mouth, to medications taken by mouth, and to things that are spoken.

Strictly speaking, One gives an oral confession
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GrammarholicIn terms of 'speaking' only, does one give an oral or a verbal confession?
Verbal applies to things that are put into words, whether written or spoken, while oral pertains to the mouth, to medications taken by mouth, and to things that are spoken.

Strictly speaking, One gives an oral confe

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