succumb

/səˈkʌm/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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