Admit
Recognise
Recognise verb - Perceive to be the same.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- None of the Caretakers are willing to admit that they are so unfamiliar with the rulebook that they don't recognise these 'rules'.
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It goes the other way in "The Lodger", when the Doctor is able to immediately recognise the UST between two other characters who are both afraid to admit it out loud.
Source: Oblivious to Love - While she was in detention, she repeatedly protested the legality of her arrest, refused to admit guilt or even recognise the court, and went on hunger strike to prove that she meant what she said.
Source: Action Girl / Real Life
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