Related Clues:
- Accepts defeat
- Is humiliated
- Admits one's mistake
- Admits one's error
- Takes responsibility for
- Suffers humiliation
- Submits humbly
- Issues a mea culpa
- Is forced to backpedal, say
- Takes full responsibility
- Accepts a perceived flaw with pride
- Admits a shortcoming, say
- Is forced to recant
- Shamefully admits defeat
- Says 'I am what I am'