founder vs give way

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

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

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

Other synonyms of founder include break, cave in, collapse, fall in, give.

founder (noun)	give way (noun)
a person who founds or establishes some institution
a worker who makes metal castings
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

founder (verb)	give way (verb)
break down, literally or metaphorically	stop operating or functioning
sink below the surface	end resistance, as under pressure or force
stumble and nearly fall	move in order to make room for someone for something
fail utterly; collapse	break down, literally or metaphorically