Crossword Genius

Become more distant — and give up again? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

recede

I believe this is a double definition.

'become more distant' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'give up again?' is the second definition.
('cede' can be a synonym for 'give up' so perhaps 'recede' is OK for 'give up again')

'and' is the link.

(Other definitions for recede that I've seen before include "Go backwards" , "Start balding" , "Withdraw" , "Become more distant" , "Go back, ebb" .)

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