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
- Despite her best efforts, she succumbed to peer pressure and started smoking.
- He succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
- "Succumb" sounds like "succumb to" which can help remember its meaning of giving in or yielding to something.
Etymology:
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:
"Succumb to temptation"
Explanation:Refers to giving in to a strong desire or temptation, often implying a lack of willpower or self-control.
Misconceptions:
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.