ownup

verb
UK /ˌəʊnˈʌp/
US /ˌoʊnˈʌp/

To say that you did something wrong.

He owned up to breaking the window.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To take responsibility for a mistake or fault.

She owned up to her error and fixed it.

3. To tell the truth about something you kept secret.

The boy owned up about eating the last cookie.

4. To accept blame without making excuses.

It takes courage to own up when you are wrong.