Succumb

Verb

Definition: To give in to something overpowering or overwhelming; yield to a force, pressure, or temptation.

Definition: To fail to resist an illness, injury, or other affliction and die as a result.

Synonyms: Yield, Give in, Submit, Surrender

Antonyms: Resist, Fight, Withstand

Examples:
  • Despite her best efforts, she succumbed to peer pressure and started smoking.
  • He succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
Mnemonics:
  • "Succumb" sounds like "succumb to" which can help remember its meaning of giving in or yielding to something.

Etymology:

Origin:

From the Latin word "succumbere," which means "to yield under" or "to give way to."

Historical Usage:

First recorded usage of "succumb" in English dates back to the early 17th century.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Succumb to temptation"

Explanation:

Refers to giving in to a strong desire or temptation, often implying a lack of willpower or self-control.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "succumb" with "succeed."

Explanation:

"Succumb" and "succeed" have opposite meanings. "Succumb" means to yield or give in, while "succeed" means to achieve success or accomplish something.

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