Succumb
Pronunciation: /səˈkʌm/
Succumb (verb)
- To stop resisting and accept something, often because you are tired, weak, or unable to continue.
- To die because of an illness, injury, or other serious condition.
- To fail to resist a strong desire, especially when it leads to harmful or wrong actions.
Examples
- She succumbed to pressure and agreed too quickly.
- They succumbed to pressure when the deadline felt impossible.