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Succumbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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succumbing

 

[ sษ™หˆkสŒm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

giving in

Succumbing refers to the act of yielding to a force or overwhelming pressure. This term can denote submitting to negative influences or being defeated by challenges such as illness or emotional struggles. The process of succumbing often implies a lack of resistance and acceptance of circumstances that are difficult to confront.

Synonyms

capitulating, giving in, submitting, surrendering, yielding

Examples of usage

  • He finally succumbed to the temptation of chocolate.
  • After months of battling her illness, she began succumbing to fatigue.
  • People often succumb to peer pressure in their teenage years.

Translations

Translations of the word "succumbing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sucumbindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคนเคฎเคคเคฟ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachgeben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyerah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะดะฐะฒะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uleganie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑˆๆœใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรฉder

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sucumbir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boyun eฤŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ญ๋ณตํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุณุชุณู„ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podlรฉhat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podliehaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑˆๆœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poklekniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gefa eftir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ั–ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™slim olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sucumbir

Etymology

The word 'succumb' traces its roots back to the Latin term 'succumbere,' which means 'to lie down' or 'to fall under.' The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below,' and 'cumbere' refers to 'to lie down' or 'to recline.' Originally used in the late Middle Ages, the term has evolved into its current usage in modern English, denoting the notion of yielding or giving way under pressure or influence. It is often used in contexts involving surrender, whether it be to physical conditions, feelings, or social pressures. Over the centuries, the connotations have remained closely tied to vulnerability or defeat, emphasizing the struggle between resistance and acceptance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,272, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.