Succumb

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ËŒsəˈkÊŒm/
• Rhymes: -ÊŒm

Origin

From Old French succomber, from Latin succumbere, present active infinitive of succumbō.

Full definition of succumb

Verb

1. (intransitive) To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.
   succumb to temptation
   succumb under misfortunes
   Thai culture as in many other Asian cultures, is succumbing to the influence of westernization.
• 2011, December 21, Tom Rostance, Fulham 0 - 5 Man Utd, Jones was called into action to deny Ruiz with a fine tackle before succumbing to his injury.
2. (intransitive) To give up, or give in.
3. (intransitive) To die.
   succumb to pneumonia

Synonyms

• (die) See also