succumber

/səkˈʌmbər/

Definitions

1. verb

to give in to a force or influence, especially one that is irresistible or overwhelming

“The old tree succumbed to the weight of the heavy snowfall.”

2. noun

a plant that has died and fallen to the ground, especially after its stalk has broken

“The field was covered with the succumbed stalks of last year’s corn.”

Synonyms

  • give in
  • yield

Antonyms

  • persist
  • resist