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succumb

Definitions

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

To die from the effect of a disease or injury.

Examples

After hours of intense pressure, he finally decided to succumb to their demands.

The old tree could not withstand the storm and eventually had to succumb to the gale-force winds.

It is easy to succumb to temptation when you are feeling tired and stressed.

Synonyms

yield capitulate surrender submit concede bow accede

Antonyms

resist withstand conquer overcome defy oppose endure