Synonyms of giving ground

giving ground

phrase

present participle of give ground

as in withdrawing

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

• withdrawing
• retreating
• losing ground
• giving way
• pulling out
• falling back
• backing away
• dropping back
• retiring
• receding
• fleeing
• bowing out
• evacuating
• pulling away
• backing down
• climbing down
• flying
• leaving
• chickening (out)
• recoiling
• shrinking
• flinching
• detaching
• departing
• going
• backtracking
• abandoning
• backpedaling
• disengaging
• vacating
• disentangling
• quitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advancing
• facing
• confronting
• daring
• brazening
• defying
• braving
• breasting
• outbraving
• bearding

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• advancing
• facing
• confronting
• daring
• brazening
• defying
• braving
• breasting
• outbraving
• bearding

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