Synonyms of giving ground

giving ground

phrase

present participle of give ground

as in retreating

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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