The phrase "gave call" refers to the act of making a phone call or contacting someone. Some common antonyms for this phrase include ignoring, neglecting, avoiding, and shunning. These antonyms imply that someone is not making an effort to communicate or connect with another person. Other antonyms include disavowing, renouncing, and repudiating, which suggest a total rejection or denial of any connection or relationship. In contrast, synonyms for "gave call" include phoned, contacted, reached out to, and connected with, which all imply the act of making an effort to communicate with someone.