succumbent

/səkˈʌmbənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

yielding to pressure or influence; submissive

“The succumbent politician was accused of corruption.”

2. noun

one that yields to pressure or influence; a submissive person

“The company’s succumbent investors lost a lot of money.”

Synonyms

  • submissive
  • yielding

Antonyms

  • defiant
  • resistant