Definition: The feeling of having been mastered, conquered, or bested
Physical Signals:
Chin lowering to one's chest
Hands that go limp
A long, low sigh
A thickening voice
Backing Away
Thick Swallows
Sagging Posture
Vacant Eyes
Internal Sensations:
Feeling a pulse in one's throat
Wheezing breaths
A lack of energy
A painful lump in one's throat
Limbs that feel to heavy to move or lift
Mental Responses:
Shame
A desire to flee or be alone
Worrying that others will fell let down or disappointed
Cues of Acute or Long-term Defeat:
A quaking or trembling body
Uncontrollable Tears
Self-Loathing
May Escalate to:
Resignation
Depression
Shame
Humiliation
Cues of Suppressed Defeat:
False Bravado
Shouting, Cursing
A flinty Gaze
Using Anger to feed strength
Repeating the word 'No'
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