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Cowering

Verb / ˈkaʊɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for cowering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'cowering' is to crouch or cringe in fear or in a submissive manner.

Synonyms & similar words

grovel creep cringe fawn crawl huddle cower crouching cringing quaking quivering trembling shivering shaking shuddering flinching cowering hiding huddling cowering shrinking recoiling quailing drooping bending caving

Example sentences

  1. The scared cat was cowering under the bed.
  2. I saw a cowering squirrel hiding in the tree.
  3. The little girl was cowering in fear from the thunderstorm.
  4. The dog was cowering in the corner after being scolded.
  5. The cowering rabbit tried to hide from the predator.

Quotes

  • Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
  • Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself.
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

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