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bow vs succumb

succumb vs bow

bow is a noun but succumb is not a noun.

bow and succumb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bow Yes No Yes No
succumb No No Yes No
As verbs, succumb is a hypernym of bow; that is, succumb is a word with a broader meaning than bow:
  • bow: yield to another's wish or opinion
  • succumb: consent reluctantly
Other hypernyms of bow include buckle under, give in, knuckle under, yield.
bow (noun) succumb (noun)
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
something curved in shape
front part of a vessel or aircraft
an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
bow (verb) succumb (verb)
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head consent reluctantly
yield to another's wish or opinion be fatally overwhelmed
bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
play on a stringed instrument with a bow
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