succumb
/səˈkʌm/
verb
- To give in to pressure, temptation, or a stronger force; to yield.
- He tried to resist the chocolate cake but eventually succumbed.
- After hours of arguing, she finally succumbed to his request.
- The team succumbed to the pressure and lost the game.
- To die from the effects of a disease, injury, or illness.
- He succumbed to his injuries despite the doctors' efforts.
- Many animals succumb to harsh winter conditions.
- The patient succumbed to pneumonia after a long battle.