succumb

Definition

To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub- Proto-Indo-European *ḱewb- Proto-Italic *kumbō Latin *cumbō Latin succumbere Old French succomberbor. English succumb From Old French succomber, from Latin succumbō.

Example Sentences

• "succumb to temptation"
• "succumb under misfortunes"
• "Thai culture as in many other Asian cultures, is succumbing to the influence of westernization."