C2verbformalhealthpsychology
US/səˈkʌm/
UK/səˈkʌm/
to stop resisting something such as pressure or temptation; or to die from an illness or injury
In context
I tried to stick to my diet, but I succumbed to a plate of fried spring rolls.
The famous actor finally succumbed to cancer at the age of sixty-four.
Many teenagers succumb to peer pressure and start vaping.
Words that go with succumb
verb + preposition
- succumb toOlder trees in the park succumbed to the long drought.
- succumb to pressureThe company finally succumbed to pressure from investors and changed its CEO.
- succumb to temptationOn my last day in Hoi An, I succumbed to temptation and bought three dresses.
- succumb to injuriesOne of the drivers later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
- succumb to illnessWeak from hunger, many cattle succumbed to illness during the dry season.
adverb + verb
- finally succumbAfter a long fight, the old bridge finally succumbed to the floodwaters.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He succumbed the pressure.Correct: He succumbed to the pressure.