give way vs founder

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

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

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

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

give way (noun)	founder (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

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