Own up and Spill

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Own up

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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Spill and own up are semantically related. in acknowledge topic. In some cases you can use "Spill" instead a verb "Own up", when it comes to topics like confess, tell the truth.

Spill

Spill verb - To make known (as information previously kept secret).
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Own up and spill are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Own up" instead a verb "Spill".
Nearby Words: spilled, spilling, spillover, spillway, spillage

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