Own up and Quiet

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Own up verb - To make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid.

Usage example: had a strong suspicion about which coworker stole her food from the office fridge, but the likely culprit refused to own up

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Quiet is an antonym for own up.

Quiet verb - To become still and orderly.

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Own up is an antonym for quiet.

Nearby Words: quietly, quieten, quiescent, quieted, quietness

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