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Succumb To

Definition:

To succumb to means to yield or give in to something, often as a result of pressure, persuasion, or a dominant force.

Part of Speech:

Phrasal verb

Senses:

1. Fail to resist or give way to
2. Submit to an overpowering force or desire
3. Die or suffer severely from an illness or disease

Usages:

- John succumbed to the temptation and ate the whole cake.

- The political party eventually succumbed to pressure and changed its stance.

- She succumbed to her injuries and passed away after the accident.

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