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Tremble vs Succumb - What's the difference?

tremble | succumb | Related terms |

Tremble is a related term of succumb.


As verbs the difference between tremble and succumb

is that tremble is while succumb is (lb) to yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.

tremble

English

Verb

  • To shake, quiver, or vibrate.
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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A shake, quiver, or vibration.

    • Related terms

    * tremor * tremulous * tremblor ----

    succumb

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (lb) To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.
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    • , year=2011 , date=December 21 , author=Tom Rostance , title=Fulham 0 - 5 Man Utd , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Jones was called into action to deny Ruiz with a fine tackle before succumbing to his injury.}}
  • (lb) To give up, or give in.
  • (lb) To die.

    • Synonyms

    * (die) See also