give way vs croak

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

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

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

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