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Succumbing

Verb / sʌˈkʌmɪŋ / Another word for succumbing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'succumbing' is to give in to a stronger force or to be overpowered by something.

Synonyms & similar words

succumb survive buckleunder yield knuckleunder givein yielding submitting surrendering capitulating conceding falling acquiescing buckling relenting quitting abdicating conforming subordinating deferring surrendering ceding relinquishing

Example sentences

  1. He succumbed to temptation and ate the whole cake.
  2. The army finally succumbed to the enemy's relentless attacks.
  3. She succumbed to her illness and had to stay in bed.
  4. The team succumbed to pressure and made several mistakes.
  5. The politician succumbed to corruption and was arrested.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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