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succumb
to yield to an overwhelming force
In more detail
1. (verb) to give in to something you cannot resist or that is very strong
2. (verb) to die from an illness or injury
Examples
- 1. She finally succumbed to temptation and ordered dessert.
- 2. He succumbed to pneumonia after weeks of illness.
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