admission of defeat

Synonyms

abdication capitulation

Examples

The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised. Andrew Carnegie

War is the admission of defeat in the face of conflicting interests. Germaine Greer

I like to pretend that I'm a tough guy. It's kind of an admission of defeat if I have to ask for help - or even kindness. But if it doesn't come, at some point I snap and demand it. Mary-Louise Parker

Words in the phrase

admission of defeat

Close letter words and terms

Admission Day admission fee admission manifold admission of guilt admission pass admission price