Antonyms for give way


Grammar : Verb
Spell : wey
Phonetic Transcription : weɪ


Definition of give way

Origin :
  • Old English weg "road, path, course of travel," from Proto-Germanic *wegaz (cf. Old Saxon, Dutch weg, Old Norse vegr, Old Frisian wei, Old High German weg, German Weg, Gothic wigs "way"), from PIE *wegh- "to move" (see weigh). Most of the extended senses developed in Middle English. Adverbial meaning "very, extremely" is by 1986, perhaps from phrase all the way. Ways and means "resources at a person's disposal" is attested from early 15c. Way-out (adj.) "original, bold," is jazz slang, first recorded 1940s. Encouragement phrase way to go is short for that's the way to go.
  • As in obey : verb conform, give in
  • As in relent : verb die down; let up
  • As in retire : verb leave a place or responsibility
  • As in sag : verb droop
  • As in snap : verb separate, break
  • As in split : verb break up, pull apart
  • As in submit : verb comply, endure
  • As in succumb : verb die or surrender
  • As in weaken : verb reduce the strength of
  • As in withdraw : verb remove something or someone from situation
  • As in yield : verb give in, surrender
  • As in cry uncle : verb to surrender
  • As in budge : verb dislodge from staid position
  • As in chicken out : verb back down
  • As in superannuate : verb retire
  • As in collapse : verb fall apart, break down
  • As in crack : verb lose self-control
  • As in crash : verb fall
  • As in crumple : verb make or become wrinkled
  • As in despair : verb give up hope
  • As in fall : verb be overthrown by an enemy; surrender
  • As in give : verb yield, collapse
Example sentences :
  • No wonder that his own health should give way so soon after the death-blow of her loss.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Bowen, one of the South's bravest generals, was the last to give way.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • He would not give way to the least suggestion of anxiety even in his own mind.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • I realised then that it would really be dangerous to give way to my nerves.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • There is no reason why you should give way to any gentleman.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • Monferrand had to give way; he admitted the priest, and speedily dealt with him.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • I have allowed myself to give way to panic like a child in the dark.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • Still her voice did not falter, and my courage did not give way.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • Therese was the first to make up her mind to speak and give way.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • The daughter of Mr. Anthony begs me to give way a little, if it's only for our own sakes!
  • Extract from : « Strife (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy

Synonyms for give way

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