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give way (to)

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Synonyms & Antonyms of give way (to)

as in release, take out

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for give way (to)

loose,
release,
take out,
unleash,
vent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for give way (to)

bottle (up),
repress,
suppress

control,
govern,
handle,
manage

bridle,
check,
constrain,
contain,
curb,
hold back,
pull in,
quell,
rein (in),
restrain,
smother,
tame

allay,
lull,
quiet,
soothe,
still

choke,
inhibit,
muffle,
pocket,
repress,
stifle,
strangle,
swallow

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