Confess
Confess verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Usage example: political prisoners, under threat of torture, forced to confess their guilt
Hide
Hide verb - To put into a hiding place.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Caroline, however, tells them to leave it on, as she's certain she has nothing to hide or confess.
Source: Is This Thing Still On? -
Confess to a Lesser Crime: Glass frequently resorts to this when he can't hide his crimes.
Source: Film / Shattered Glass -
Hide Your Lesbians: Tomoyo never gets to confess her true feelings to Sakura.
Source: Manga / Card Captor Sakura
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