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Succumb

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition 1: To yield or surrender to a force or pressure.

Example sentence: The old bridge finally succumbed to the weight of the heavy snow.

Definition 2: To give in to temptation, persuasion, or a powerful argument.

Example sentence: Despite her initial resistance, she eventually succumbed to his charming personality.

Definition 3: To be overpowered or defeated by an illness or disease.

Example sentence: Sadly, he succumbed to cancer after a brave battle.

Definition 4: To die or pass away.

Example sentence: The famous actor succumbed to a heart attack at the age of 70.

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