croak vs give way

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

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

croak (noun)	give way (noun)
a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)

croak (verb)	give way (verb)
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life	stop operating or functioning
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath	end resistance, as under pressure or force
utter a hoarse sound, like a raven	move in order to make room for someone for something
	break down, literally or metaphorically