blow vs give way

blow is a noun but give way is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
blow	Yes	No	Yes	No
give way	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, give way is a hypernym of blow; that is, give way is a word with a broader meaning than blow:

Other hypernyms of blow include break, break down, conk out, die, fail, give out, go, go bad.

blow (noun)	give way (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
street names for cocaine
an impact (as from a collision)
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a strong current of air

blow (verb)	give way (verb)
exhale hard	stop operating or functioning
free of obstruction by blowing air through	end resistance, as under pressure or force
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable	move in order to make room for someone for something
burst suddenly	break down, literally or metaphorically
shape by blowing
show off
cause to be revealed and jeopardized
allow to regain its breath
deposit eggs (of insects)
be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to move by means of an air current
leave; informal or rude
cause air to go in, on, or through
spout moist air from the blowhole
play or sound a wind instrument
make a sound as if blown
sound by having air expelled through a tube
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
spend lavishly or wastefully on
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
be inadequate or objectionable
be blowing or storming