Admit
Admit verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Upset
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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I have to admit, I've made a simple mistake or two, but I try not to get too upset about it.
Source: Rouge Angles of Satin - When he does admit about his past, she's more upset that he plans to run away than that he lied to her.
Source: Liar Revealed -
Dulcinea gets particularly upset at Puss's constant denial of the fact since, as a cat herself, she wants to eat the mouse just as much as he does, but is willing to admit it and show restraint by not doing it.
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