admit defeat

phrase

: to admit that one has been defeated

Although she did poorly in the first round, she has refused to admit defeat.

Examples of admit defeat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Our heroes’ overwhelming repentance and bloodguilt make a fine, sharp contrast with Quaritch, Varang, and the humans’ flagrant brazenness, their constant refusal to admit defeat or express doubt or show mercy or even, frankly, die. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025

Now, Lacey is ready to admit defeat and thinks the school might be wise to do the same. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2025

If they are closely contested and the losing side is unwilling to admit defeat, then the bedrock of democracy is broken. — Ryan D. Griffiths, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2025

Their refusal to admit defeat, disarm and leave Gaza indicates their lack of concern for the citizenry there. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025

Rhymes for admit defeat

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete