Fess up and Gainsay

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Fess up verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.

Usage example: he fessed up to breaking the vase only after his guilt was obvious

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Gainsay is an antonym for fess up.

Gainsay verb - To declare not to be true.

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Fess up is an antonym for gainsay.

Nearby Word: gainsaying

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Gainsay and Fess up. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/fess_up/gainsay

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