give way vs fail

give way and fail both are verbs.

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

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

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

give way (verb)	fail (verb)
stop operating or functioning	stop operating or functioning
end resistance, as under pressure or force	deteriorate
move in order to make room for someone for something	prove insufficient
break down, literally or metaphorically	disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake
	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