Capitulate
Capitulate verb - To cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control).
Fess up and capitulate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fess up" instead a verb "Capitulate".
Nearby Words: capitulation, capitulating
Fess up
Fess up verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Capitulate and fess up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capitulate" instead a verb "Fess up".
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