succumb — to yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire; to die from the effect of disease or injury
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire; to die from the effect of disease or injury
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈkʌm/
Example Sentences
- Despite his diet plan, he succumbed to the chocolate cake at his friend's birthday party.
- The ancient warrior refused to succumb to his enemies even in his final moments.
- My grandmother finally succumbed to old age at 95, surrounded by her loving family.
succumb
VERB[/səˈkʌm/]
to yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire; to die from the effect of disease or injury
Exhausted mountaineers succumb to the blizzard and collapse near the summit.
When your thumb goes numb, you succumb.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'succumbere,' combining 'sub-' (under) and 'cumbere' (to lie down or yield), literally meaning 'to lie down under.' The word entered English in the 16th century through Middle French.
Breakdown
sub- (under) + cumb (lie down/yield) + -ere (Latin infinitive ending) = succumb (to yield or submit)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Despite his diet plan, he succumbed to the chocolate cake at his friend's birthday party.”
“The ancient warrior refused to succumb to his enemies even in his final moments.”
“My grandmother finally succumbed to old age at 95, surrounded by her loving family.”
“Students often succumb to procrastination when faced with difficult assignments.”
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