gives way
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as in collapses
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
That old chair is going to give way soon.
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as in retreats
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
They were urged to give way but chose to stand their ground.
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“Gives way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20way. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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