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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