Fess up and Spill

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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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Spill and fess up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spill" instead a verb "Fess up".

Spill verb - To make known (as information previously kept secret).

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Fess up and spill are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fess up" instead a verb "Spill".

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