"Bend the knee," "yield," or "submit" are all synonyms for the phrase "bring to one's knees." This phrase typically conveys a sense of defeat or surrender, suggesting that one party has overcome another and forced them to give in or give up. Other related phrases might include "conquer," "overpower," or "dominate," all of which suggest a similar sense of one side triumphing over the other. Depending on the context, "bring to one's knees" could also connote a more metaphorical kind of submission, such as submitting to temptation or giving in to one's emotions.
