fessed (up)

verb

Definition of fessed (up)next
past tense of fess (up)
1
as in admitted
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly he fessed up to breaking the antique vase only after his guilt was obvious

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2
as in confessed
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid at first he denied everything, but eventually he realized that he had no choice but to fess up

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  1. admitted
  2. confessed
  3. acknowledged
  4. conceded
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  • In his final statement, Tang admitted guilt and expressed remorse for his actions.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • After filming the show in October 2024, Foxx spoke to CBS Mornings' Gayle King backstage and admitted that creating his special was emotionally taxing.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of admitted
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  • Activists have raised concerns over law enforcement's handling of femicide cases, pointing to the recent escape of a suspect who confessed to killing 42 women.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Bundy confessed to raping and murdering 30 women before his execution in 1989, although law enforcement officials believe the number is much higher.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of confessed
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  • Matt acknowledged the challenge of trading bonds, particularly in the odd lot sizes often required by SMA portfolios, demands connecting to end-to-end solutions offered by electronic trading platforms.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Williams acknowledged that with every step Brown has been bumped up the ladder, more responsibilities have been dropped in his lap.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of acknowledged
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  • Helmut Marko conceded that Verstappen’s teammates—referring to the thousands of them—are also being cheated by this orientation.
    Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Newman conceded last month after losing to Choi by less than 2 percentage points, or about 6,000 votes.
    Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Fessed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fessed%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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