100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "succumb"

Definition

The verb succumb means to yield or give in to a superior force, pressure, or temptation; to fail to resist an overpowering force or influence.

Synonyms

• Yield
• Surrender
• Submit
• Capitulate
• Concede
• Relent
• Give in
• Bow
• Defer
• Submit

Antonyms

• Resist
• Withstand
• Fight
• Defy
• Oppose
• Conquer
• Prevail
• Triumph
• Overcome
• Stand firm

Examples

1. After weeks of pain, she finally succumbed to the illness.
2. The team tried hard, but they succumbed to the pressure of the final game.
3. He vowed never to succumb to peer pressure again.
4. Many people succumb to temptation during the holiday season.
5. The fortress was strong, but eventually, they succumbed to the enemy's siege.
6. She did not want to succumb to fear while speaking in public.
7. They had fought bravely, but they succumbed to exhaustion in the end.
8. The aroma of fresh-baked cookies made him succumb to his cravings.
9. He succumbed to the lure of easy money and made poor choices.
10. Despite her efforts to resist, she succumbed to her emotions.
11. The soldiers succumbed to the harsh winter conditions.
12. She was determined not to succumb to self-doubt.
13. After a long debate, he finally succumbed to the group’s decision.
14. He thought he could resist the urge, but he succumbed in the end.
15. The athlete succumbed to an injury before the championship.
16. They had hoped to hold out longer, but they eventually succumbed.
17. She tried to stay awake, but sleep finally succumbed her.
18. The kitten succumbed to a deep sleep after playing all day.
19. The company succumbed to financial pressures and had to lay off workers.
20. He succumbed to the charm of the persuasive speaker.
21. After years of fighting addiction, he succumbed to temptation once more.
22. The old building succumbed to the ravages of time.
23. She couldn’t help but succumb to the excitement of the event.
24. The committee succumbed to the public's demands for change.
25. Despite his strong will, he succumbed to the sweet treat.
26. The city succumbed to the floods after days of heavy rain.
27. In the face of overwhelming odds, they succumbed to despair.
28. The baby succumbed to sleep after its feeding.
29. He vowed to never succumb to negativity again.
30. The once-vibrant town succumbed to economic decline.
31. She quickly succumbed to laughter when her friend told a joke.
32. The soldiers did not succumb to fear during the battle.
33. He tried to resist buying a new phone, but ultimately succumbed.
34. After much deliberation, they succumbed to the inevitable.
35. The team's morale succumbed after their third consecutive loss.
36. She succumbed to her curiosity and opened the mysterious box.
37. The plant succumbed to the drought conditions and died.
38. He never imagined he would succumb to such a trivial issue.
39. The artist succumbed to the pressures of the industry.
40. The puppy succumbed to his owner's affection and snuggled close.
41. She was determined to succumb to the negativity around her.
42. The once-powerful leader succumbed to a scandal that ruined his reputation.
43. They fought valiantly but ultimately succumbed to their opponents.
44. He couldn’t help but succumb to the allure of adventure.
45. The storm was so severe that the town succumbed to the damage.
46. She tried to stay healthy, but she eventually succumbed to the flu.
47. The ancient civilization succumbed to invaders over centuries.
48. He swore he would not succumb to the pressure to conform.
49. The allure of fame caused many to succumb to its demands.
50. The teacher encouraged her students not to succumb to stress.
51. She felt herself succumb to the weight of her responsibilities.
52. The dog succumbed to joy when it saw its owner return home.
53. He tried to fight the temptation, but he succumbed to it.
54. The town eventually succumbed to the noise of the city.
55. They thought they could resist, but they succumbed without a fight.
56. The tension in the room was palpable as they succumbed to silence.
57. She felt the need to succumb to the advice of her elders.
58. The waves were relentless, and the shore succumbed to the sea.
59. The athlete refused to succumb to injury and kept playing.
60. He watched helplessly as his friend succumbed to despair.
61. The movie was so gripping that I succumbed to tears.
62. She succumbed to the chaos of the city life.
63. The organization succumbed to a lack of funding and closed down.
64. They tried to stay strong, but they eventually succumbed to fatigue.
65. He didn’t want to succumb to the pressure, but it was overwhelming.
66. The elderly man succumbed to the illness after a long battle.
67. The allure of the bright lights made many succumb to temptation.
68. The group succumbed to laughter during their meeting.
69. She fought hard but ultimately succumbed to her fears.
70. The community succumbed to the challenges posed by climate change.
71. He had promised himself he wouldn’t succumb, but he did anyway.
72. The once-thriving business succumbed to competition.
73. The child succumbed to a fit of giggles during the performance.
74. She felt herself succumb to the sweet sound of the music.
75. The team’s hopes succumbed after that devastating loss.
76. He refused to succumb to the negative influences around him.
77. The pressure was too much, and she ultimately succumbed.
78. The ancient tree succumbed to a powerful storm.
79. The coach warned his players not to succumb to complacency.
80. They tried to stay focused, but they succumbed to distractions.
81. The charming smile made her succumb to his persuasion.
82. She vowed to never succumb to fear again.
83. The castle succumbed to the invasion after a long siege.
84. Under the circumstances, they succumbed to a hasty decision.
85. The puppy succumbed to a nap after a long day of play.
86. The students were encouraged not to succumb to procrastination.
87. He succumbed to the pressure of needing to perform well.
88. The town succumbed to the harsh realities of the economy.
89. She tried to stay strong, but she ultimately succumbed to emotion.
90. The waves crashed against the shore, and the sand succumbed.
91. Under the weight of expectation, he finally succumbed.
92. The city succumbed to the charm of the festival.
93. After a long struggle, the athlete succumbed to injury.
94. She tried to resist, but she succumbed to the delicious dessert.
95. The forest succumbed to the fire that raged through it.
96. The pressure to conform made many succumb to groupthink.
97. He felt himself succumb to the warmth of the sun.
98. The once-great empire succumbed to its own internal conflicts.
99. She didn’t want to succumb to despair, but it was challenging.
100. The kitten succumbed to sleep curled up in its owner’s lap.