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SUCCUMB

(verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Succumb.

Succumb - as a verb

Consent reluctantly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buckle undergive inknuckle underyield
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acceptconsentgo for
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be fatally overwhelmed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yield
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
survive

Example Sentences

"Despite his strong willpower, he succumbed to the temptation and ate the entire cake."
"After weeks of fighting the illness, she finally succumbed and was admitted to the hospital."
"The company refused to succumb to the pressures of the market and held its ground."
"Under the scorching sun, the hiker slowly succumbed to fatigue and had to stop."
"The prisoner refused to succumb to interrogation tactics and did not reveal any information."
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Word Game Points

Is SUCCUMB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, succumb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUCCUMB has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SUCCUMB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, succumb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUCCUMB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is SUCCUMB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, succumb is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUCCUMB has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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