Outright
Outright adverb - Without reservation or concealment.
To face
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- Jen outright admits (to herself) that if Tonks is indicative of what she'd have to face if her crimes became known, she'd be in way over her head.
Source: Fanfic / Princess of the Blacks -
It is outright stated on multiple occasions that it is impossible to face head-on, and the only option is to flee.
Source: Video Game / Legend of Legaia - Nearly Headless Nick also outright states that becoming a ghost is a Fate Worse Than Death chosen only by tormented wizards who are afraid—or unwilling—to face the Afterlife.
Source: Cerebus Retcon
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