Meaning of the word "succumb to" in English
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succumb to
US /səˈkʌm tuː/
UK /səˈkʌm tuː/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force
Example:
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I'm afraid I succumbed to temptation and had a second piece of cake.
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The government finally succumbed to public pressure.
2.
to die from the effect of a disease or injury
Example:
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He succumbed to his injuries the following morning.
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Many people succumbed to the flu epidemic.
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