succumb
Meaning
- To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.
- To give up, or give in.
- To die.
- To overwhelm or bring down.
Synonyms
yield
breathe one’s last
defer to
sink into
cash in one’s chips
give-up the ghost
pip out
cease to be
go to meet ones maker
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/səˈkʌm/
Etymology
From Old French succomber, from Latin succumbō.
Bookmark this
Improve your pronunciation
Start learning English with learnfeliz.
Practice speaking and memorizing "succumb" and many other words and sentences in English.
Go to our English course page
Notes
Sign in to write sticky notes
Questions