succumb
Translation
to succumb, to yield, to die
Examples
He finally succumbed to temptation and ate the cake.
He finally succumbed to temptation and ate the cake.
She succumbed to her injuries after the accident.
She succumbed to her injuries after the accident.
Grammar Patterns
to succumb to ((sth.)) to fail to resist pressure, temptation, or a negative force. He succumbed to his desire for chocolate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: yield, surrender, give in; Antonyms: resist, overcome
Etymology
From Latin 'succumbere', from 'sub-' (under) + 'cumbere' (to lie down). Literally 'to lie down under'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'lying down under' a great weight or pressure, unable to resist it any longer.