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give ground

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Synonyms and Antonyms of give ground

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 of give ground

back away, drop back, fall back, pull out, recede, retire, retreat, withdraw

Words Related to give ground

flinch, recoil, shrink

back down, backpedal, backtrack, climb down

detach, disengage, disentangle, pull away

abandon, depart, evacuate, go, leave, quit, vacate

Phrases Synonymous with give ground

give way, lose ground

Near Antonyms of give ground

beard, brave, brazen, breast, confront, dare, defy, face, outbrave

Antonyms of give ground

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