Cower means to shrink or tremble in fear. A scared child might cower in a corner.
Cower means to shrink or tremble, typically out of fear. A frightened child might cower in a corner.
| Word | cower |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | shrink quivering, as from fear. |
| Sentence | The frightened child cowered in the corner of the room. |
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