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Succumb

/səˈkʌm/verb
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To succumb is to yield or give in to overwhelming pressure, force, or an irresistible force, often resulting in defeat or failure. In contemporary contexts, it's commonly used to describe succumbing to illness, temptation, or emotional strain, highlighting the human vulnerability to external influences in both literal and metaphorical ways.

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