Admitting

Synonyms of admitting

• allowing
• acknowledging
• confessing

Antonyms of admitting

• rejecting
• denying
• disputing

Collocations of admitting

truth

Frequency: 80 %

He finally admitted the truth about his past.

mistake

Frequency: 70 %

Admitting his mistake was the first step towards redemption.

guilt

Frequency: 65 %

She had a hard time admitting her guilt in the matter.

failure

Frequency: 60 %

Admitting failure is the first step towards improvement.

defeat

Frequency: 45 %

Admitting defeat is not a sign of weakness, but of maturity.

Idiomatic Expressions for admitting

• Phrase: admitting a mistake
  Meaning: acknowledging that you have made an error or wrong decision
  Usage: It's important to be honest and admit a mistake when you realize you've done something wrong.