succumb

Verb

Verb Forms: succumbed, succumbing, succumbs

To yield to a superior force, temptation, or illness.
consent reluctantly
be fatally overwhelmed
To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.
To give up, or give in.
To die.
To overwhelm or bring down.

Examples

Despite a strong start, he began to SUCCUMB to his opponent’s relentless Scrabble attacks.
succumb to pneumonia
succumb to temptation
succumb under misfortunes
Thai culture as in many other Asian cultures, is succumbing to the influence of westernization.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French succomber, from Latin succumbō.

Synonyms

buckle under, give in, knuckle under, yield

Antonyms

survive

Scrabble Score: 15

succumb: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
succumb: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
succumb: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

succumb: valid Words With Friends Word