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List of antonyms from "give comeuppance" to antonyms from "give it to"


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Definition of the day : « give ground »

  • As in back down : verb back off
  • As in retire : verb leave a place or responsibility
  • As in retreat : verb pull back, go away
  • As in submit : verb comply, endure
  • As in withdraw : verb remove something or someone from situation
  • As in superannuate : verb retire
Example sentences :
  • But the weight was so tremendous that they began to give ground.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Gradually the Royal Fusiliers were compelled to give ground.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • Mark's superior strength began to force Jarvis to give ground.
  • Extract from : « Operation Lorelie » by William P. Salton
  • Not only did they give ground but they came back—some of them—half-way to the sea.
  • Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 » by Ian Hamilton
  • I cared not a jot for Carford's anger, and was determined not to give ground.
  • Extract from : « Simon Dale » by Anthony Hope
  • They were forced to give ground, however, as the odds were heavy.
  • Extract from : « A Virginia Scout » by Hugh Pendexter
  • Discoveries in time past give ground for expectation of discoveries in time to come.
  • Extract from : « The Pirate City » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • Under these circumstances the Moslems made fresh efforts, and after a while a part of the Persian army was forced to give ground.
  • Extract from : « The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 7. (of 7): The Sassanian or New Persian Empire » by George Rawlinson
  • So furiously did they attack him that, foot by foot, he was forced to give ground.
  • Extract from : « A Knight of the White Cross » by G.A. Henty
  • It not only ceased its victorious advance, but it began to give ground.
  • Extract from : « The Sword of Antietam » by Joseph A. Altsheler