succumbs

[US]/səˈkʌm/
[UK]/səˈkʌm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to stop resisting (temptation, illness, attack, etc.); to yield; to be overwhelmed; to die

Phrases & Collocations

succumbs to pressure

succumbs to temptation

succumbs to fear

succumbs to illness

succumbs to addiction

succumbs to fate

succumbs to grief

succumbs to despair

succumbs to stress

Example Sentences

he succumbs to the pressure of his job.

she succumbs to her cravings for sweets.

the city succumbs to the chaos of the storm.

eventually, he succumbs to his fears.

the athlete succumbs to injury during the game.

she succumbs to the charm of the city.

the villain eventually succumbs to his own greed.

he succumbs to temptation and makes a bad choice.

the team succumbs to defeat after a tough match.

she succumbs to the beauty of the sunset.

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