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succumbed

/səkˈʌmɛnd/ verb · British & US
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What does succumbed mean?

verb

to give in to a temptation or a strong desire, or to die or become weaker, especially because of illness or injury.

Example

"The team succumbed to the pressure and lost the game."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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