Fess up and Yield

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

Yield verb - To give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit).

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Fess up and yield are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fess up" instead a verb "Yield".

Nearby Words: yielding, yielded

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