Succumbs

Succumbs means to yield, surrender, give way, or submit to something overpowering or irresistible. It implies a lack of resistance or inability to withstand a force, influence, temptation, or other pressure.

Usage:

The word "succumbs" is generally used in contexts where an individual or entity is overcome by something, often something negative or detrimental. The specific meaning can vary depending on the context, but it always involves a loss of agency or control.

• To an illness or disease: To die from a disease or illness. Example: "After a long battle with cancer, she succumbed to the disease."
• To temptation or pressure: To give in to a strong desire or demand. Example: "He succumbed to the pressure from his peers and made a poor decision."
• To fatigue or exhaustion: To be overcome by tiredness. Example: "Overcome with exhaustion, the hiker succumbed to sleep on the trail."
• To an attack or force: To be defeated or overcome by an opposing force. Example: "The city succumbed to the enemy siege after weeks of relentless attacks."
• To despair or hopelessness: To give in to feelings of utter discouragement. Example: "After repeated failures, he succumbed to despair."

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for "succumbs" include: yields, gives in, surrenders, submits, succumbs, caves in, gives way, falls victim to, is overcome by.

Antonyms:

Antonyms might include resists, withstands, endures, perseveres, overcomes, defies.

Grammatical Forms:

"Succumbs" is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb "succumb." Other forms include "succumbed," "succumbing," and "succumb."