Synonyms of give ground

give ground

phrase

as in withdraw

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)

There is wildlife in the area, so give ground if you see any when hiking.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdraw
• retreat
• give way
• lose ground
• retire
• pull out
• fall back
• drop back
• back away
• recede
• flee
• evacuate
• fly
• leave
• shrink
• pull away
• chicken (out)
• recoil
• back down
• flinch
• climb down
• bow out
• detach
• go
• depart
• abandon
• backtrack
• vacate
• quit
• disengage
• disentangle
• backpedal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advance
• face
• breast
• confront
• dare
• brave
• beard
• defy
• outbrave
• brazen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of give ground

The party working against the tighter clock is the one who will give ground first. — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Why would Sanders’ movement look at those facts, then give ground in Maine? — David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 July 2026