Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cower
verb
/ˈkaʊər/
Definition
to crouch down in fear.
Examples
- When the thunderstorm started, the dog began to cower under the bed.
- She cowered in the corner, afraid of the looming shadow.
Meaning
Cower refers to the action of bending down or hiding because of being scared or feeling threatened.
Synonyms
- flinch
- shrink
- cringe
- beg
- cow
