to bow one's head and declare oneself a subject; to capitulate, submit, or admit defeat

(idiom) to bow one's head and hang one's ears; describes a person being extremely submissive, servile, or at someone's beck and call; often used with a negative tone

to lower one's head and keep one's ears close to the side; submissive and servile

To lower one's head and follow orders; to be completely submissive or obedient.

to lower one's head and allow oneself to be bound; to give up without resistance and submit to arrest or punishment

To bow one's head and admit to a crime; to confess to one's guilt.