Answer: eatscrow

AnswerCrossword Clue
EATSCROW

Absorbs a humiliating defeat

EATSCROW

Swallows one's pride

EATSCROW

Suffers humiliation

EATSCROW
Admits a mistake, so to speak
EATSCROW
Admits a mistake
EATSCROWAdmits to being wrong
EATSCROWIssues a mea culpa
EATSCROWAdmits one's error
EATSCROWAdmits one's mistake
EATSCROWTakes it all back.
EATSCROWAccepts what one has fought against.
EATSCROWHumbles oneself.
EATSCROWBacks down.
EATSCROWIs humiliated
EATSCROWShamefully admits defeat