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succumb
Synonyms and Antonyms of succumb
1
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
say uncle, throw in the towel (also throw in the sponge)
2
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
3
to stop living
bite the dust, buy it (or buy the farm), give up the ghost, kick the bucket, snuff it [British]
4
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
Synonym Discussion of succumb
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- yields too easily in any argument
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- a repentant sinner vowing to submit to the will of God
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- officials capitulated to the protesters' demands
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- a stage actor succumbing to the lure of Hollywood
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- finally relented and let the children stay up late
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- I defer to your expertise in these matters
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