succumb (EN)verb
verb “succumb”
infinitive succumb ; he succumbs ; past tense succumbed ; past part. succumbed ; ger. succumbing
- to give in to a very strong force or a very strong wish Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.Despite his diet, he
succumbed to the allure of the chocolate cake. - to die because of a specific reason Despite the doctors' efforts, he
succumbed to his injuries after the accident.