fail vs give way

fail and give way both are verbs.

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

As verbs, fail and give way are synonyms defined as:

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

fail (verb)	give way (verb)
stop operating or functioning	stop operating or functioning
deteriorate	end resistance, as under pressure or force
prove insufficient	move in order to make room for someone for something
disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake	break down, literally or metaphorically
become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close
be unsuccessful
fail to get a passing grade
fail to do something; leave something undone
judge unacceptable
be unable
fall short in what is expected