succumb
Translation
to succumb, to yield, to give in
Examples
He finally succumbed to temptation.
He finally succumbed to temptation.
Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries.
Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries.
Grammar Patterns
to succumb to ((sth.)) to fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force He succumbed to the temptation to eat the cake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: yield, surrender, give in; Antonyms: resist, withstand, overcome
Etymology
From Latin 'succumbere' (to fall down, sink down), from 'sub-' (under) + '-cumbere' (to lie down).
Memory Tips
Think of 'sinking under' pressure or an illness. The 'sub-' (under) prefix is the key.