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Meaning of succumbed
The primary meaning of the word "succumbed" is to give in or yield to a force, pressure, or influence.
Etymology of succumbed
The word "succumbed" comes from the Latin words "sub" (under) and "cumbere" (to lie down), with the past participle "succubare" (to lie under)
Historically, the word has been used to describe defeat, surrender, or yielding to a force or pressure, and has evolved to include a range of meanings related to giving in or being overcome
Synonyms
surrendered
yielded
capitulated
gave in
relented
acquiesced
complied
submitted
bowed
conceded
defeated
overcome
overpowered
outmaneuvered
outwitted
flopped
failed
collapsed
crumpled
weakened
deteriorated
degenerated
declined
fell
sank
plummeted
succumbed to
resigned
quit
abandoned
Definitions
- To give in or yield to a force, pressure, or influence
- * To die or cease to exist as a result of a disease, injury, or other physical or mental condition
- * To be defeated or overcome by a feeling, emotion, or situation
Usage Examples
- The patient succumbed to the illness after a long and courageous battle
- * The team succumbed to pressure and lost the game in the final minutes
- * She succumbed to her emotions and burst into tears
Antonyms
resisted
withstood
persevered
survived
thrived
flourished
succeeded
triumphed
conquered
overcame
defeated
repelled
rejected
denied
refused
resisted
opposed
contradicted
defied
challenged