Synonyms of gave ground

gave ground

phrase

past tense of give ground

as in withdrew

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

• withdrew
• retreated
• gave way
• lost ground
• retired
• pulled out
• fell back
• dropped back
• backed away
• fled
• receded
• evacuated
• flew
• left
• pulled away
• recoiled
• flinched
• shrank
• detached
• climbed down
• bowed out
• departed
• went
• abandoned
• vacated
• chickened (out)
• disengaged
• backed down
• quit
• backtracked
• backpedaled
• disentangled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advanced
• confronted
• faced
• dared
• bearded
• defied
• braved
• breasted
• outbraved
• brazened