Cower

/ˈkaʊə/

The meaning and definition of Cower, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb

To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.
“He'd be useless in war. He'd just cower in his bunker until the enemy came in and shot him, or until the war was over.”
To cause to cower; to frighten into submission.

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