Lose
Surrender
Surrender verb - To yield to the control or power of enemy forces.
Usage example: General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, thus ending the Civil War
Lose is a synonym for surrender in abandon topic. Sometimes you can use "Lose" instead a verb "Surrender".
Nearby Words: surrendered, surrendering
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Invasions are not always inherently deadly, as the enemy can be bribed off or the city can lose/surrender once and become a vassal, even to several cities.
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If you win, the story continues; if you lose or surrender, you get sent to jail and have to either break out or get two of your companions to break you out.
Source: Skippable Boss -
One-Hit KO: If True Form Gorgon gets to 60 red mana, she'll cast "Subjugation," a spell that causes you to instantly surrender and lose the battle, no matter how many HP either of you have left.
Source: Video Game / Puzzle Quest
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