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acknowledge — acknowledgeable, adj. acknowledger, n. /ak nol ij/, v.t., acknowledged, acknowledging. 1. to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of: to acknowledge one s mistakes. 2. to show or express recognition or realization of … Universalium
acknowledge — ac•knowl•edge [[t]ækˈnɒl ɪdʒ[/t]] v. t. edged, edg•ing 1) to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of 2) to show or express recognition or realization of: to acknowledge applause by nodding[/ex] 3) to recognize the… … From formal English to slang
Guilt — Guilty redirects here. For other uses, see Guilty (disambiguation). Guilt is the state of being responsible for the commission of an offense.[1] It is also a cognitive or an emotional experience that occurs when a person realizes or believes… … Wikipedia
acknowledge — transitive verb ( edged; edging) Etymology: ac (as in accord) + knowledge Date: 15th century 1. to recognize the rights, authority, or status of 2. to disclose knowledge of or agreement with 3. a. to … New Collegiate Dictionary
White guilt — refers to the concept of individual or collective guilt often said to be felt by some White people for the perceived racist treatment of people of color by Whites both historically and presently. [cite video |people=Shelby Steele |date2= |month2 … Wikipedia
confess — con·fess /kən fes/ vt: to admit (as a charge or allegation) as true, proven, or valid unless you answer, the petition shall be taken as confessed vi: to make a confession con·fes·sor /kən fe sər/ n Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law … Law dictionary
confess — [kən fes′] vt. [ME confessen < OFr confesser < ML(Ec) * confessare < L confessus, pp. of confiteri, to acknowledge, confess < com , together + fateri, to acknowledge; akin to fari, to speak: see FAME] 1. a) to admit (a fault or crime) … English World dictionary
own — /oʊn / (say ohn) adjective 1. belonging or relating to oneself or itself (usually used after a possessive to emphasise the idea of ownership, interest, or relation conveyed by the possessive): his own money. –pronoun 2. (absolutely, with a… …
blame — vb reprehend, reprobate, condemn, denounce, censure, *criticize Analogous words: *accuse, charge, indict, impeach: impute, attribute, *ascribe: implicate, *involve Contrasted words: exonerate, vindicate, *exculpate, absolve, acquit: * … New Dictionary of Synonyms
fain — /feɪn/ (say fayn) –adverb 1. Archaic (only with would, followed by simple infinitive) gladly; willingly: I would fain be with you. –adjective Obsolete 2. (followed by an infinitive) content; willing: fain to accompany you. 3. constrained; obliged …
