Meaning of the word succumb in English

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succumb

US /səˈkʌm/

UK /səˈkʌm/

fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force

Example:

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He finally succumbed to the temptation of a second slice of cake.

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Many people succumb to peer pressure during their teenage years.

Synonym:

yield give in give way submit surrender

die from disease or injury

Example:

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After a long battle with cancer, she finally succumbed.

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The injured soldier succumbed to his wounds overnight.

Synonym:

die perish expire pass away