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admit guilt

VERB
apologize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
atone confess retract withdraw
STRONG
crawl purge square
WEAK
ask forgiveness ask pardon beg pardon bow to clear oneself cop a plea cop out excuse oneself get down on knees give satisfaction make amends make reparations make up for make up with offer compensation offer excuse say one is sorry
Antonyms
WEAK
defy

Example Sentences

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“He said to me, ‘Listen, why should I admit guilt when I got you out there coming up with exculpatory evidence saying I didn’t do it?’

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

While Nakai didn't admit guilt, he apologised for "causing trouble" in a statement and said that he had "resolved" the matter with the woman in a settlement, reportedly worth more than half a million dollars.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

When he isn’t mugging for Reed’s camera he vacillates between a stony-faced refusal to admit guilt and an approximation of remorse.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2024

The other three parties — Villanueva, his treasurer and his campaign — will admit guilt to two counts related to reporting omissions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2024

Thou knowest the high position held by us in this city, and to remain silent, I fear, in this case is to admit guilt.

From Saronia A Romance of Ancient Ephesus by Short, Richard