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Succumb

(verb)
/skm/

fail to resist (pressure,


temptation, or some
other negative force).

to be brought to an
end (as death) by the
effect of destructive
or disruptive forces
Origin:French & Latin; to lie
down
Synonyms:yield, capitulate

Ex. She succumbed to


heat stroke and awaits a
new air conditioner to
feel better.

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