This is the 7334th most frequent Dutch word.
bezweken
"Bezweken" means "succumbed" or "gave in."
In this sentence, 'bezweken' is used in the sense of succumbing to or being overwhelmed by a physical condition.
Hij is bezweken aan de hitte na uren in de zon te hebben gewerkt.
He succumbed to the heat after working in the sun for hours.
Here, 'bezweken' describes yielding or breaking down due to physical strain or load.
Het oude gebouw is bezweken onder het gewicht van de zware sneeuwval.
The old building collapsed under the weight of the heavy snowfall.
In this context, 'bezweken' means giving in, often to temptation or pressure.