Fess up and Rebut

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Fess up verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.

Usage example: he fessed up to breaking the vase only after his guilt was obvious

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Rebut is an antonym for fess up.

Rebut verb - To drive back.

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Fess up is an antonym for rebut.

Nearby Words: rebuttal, rebutted, rebutting, rebutter

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