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Meaning of cowered
The primary meaning of the word "cowered" is to feel or show fear, often in a way that makes someone seem weak or powerless.
Etymology of cowered
The word "cowered" originated from the Old English word "cūwan", which meant "to bend or crouch"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a physical posture of fear or submission, often characterized by a bending or crouching position
Synonyms
cringed
recoiled
shrank
shrunk
quailed
quivered
trembled
faltered
flinched
winced
yielded
submitted
surrendered
retreated
backed
withdrew
hid
ducked
dodged
evaded
avoided
feared
intimidated
daunted
dismayed
disheartened
depressed
dejected
despondent
hopeless
helpless
powerless
weak
feeble
timid
nervous
anxious
apprehensive
scared
frightened
terrified
petrified
panicked
Definitions
- Past tense of "cower", meaning to feel or show fear, often in a way that makes someone seem weak or powerless
- * To bend or crouch in fear, as if trying to hide or protect oneself
Usage Examples
- The child cowered in the corner, afraid of the loud thunder
- * The employee cowered under the boss's angry glare
- * The dog cowered behind its owner, frightened by the stranger