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The correct spelling is succumb.
How to pronounce succumb
verb
IPA: /səˈkʌm/
Say it like: Suc-cum-b
The correct spelling is succumb. To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire. For example: "Thai culture as in many other Asian cultures, is succumbing to the influence of westernization."
Usage Examples
“Thai culture as in many other Asian cultures, is succumbing to the influence of westernization.”
“succumb to pneumonia”
Definition
verb
- 1.To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.
- 2.To give up, or give in.
- 3.To die.
- 4.To overwhelm or bring down.
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