Confess and Veil

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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

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Veil is an antonym for confess.

Veil verb - To keep secret or shut off from view.

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Confess is an antonym for veil.

Nearby Words: veiled, veiling

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