cower — to crouch down in fear
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to crouch down in fear
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊər/
Korean meaning: 무서워서 몸을 웅크리다, 주눅들다
Korean pronunciation: **카**워
Example Sentences
- The cat cowered under the bed when the vacuum cleaner started.
- Even the brave superhero cowered before his angry mother.
- The students cowered when the strict teacher entered the classroom.
cower
VERB//ˈkaʊər//
to crouch down in fear
A person cowers in the corner during the frightening thunderstorm
Even towers lose their power when you cower!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'couren' or 'curen', likely derived from Old Norse 'kúra' meaning 'to crouch' or 'to cover'. The word entered English through Scandinavian influence during the medieval period.
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📝Examples
“The cat cowered under the bed when the vacuum cleaner started.”
“Even the brave superhero cowered before his angry mother.”
“The students cowered when the strict teacher entered the classroom.”
“My tough-guy friend cowered like a baby when he saw a tiny spider.”
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