cower
/ˈkaʊə/verb
To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.
Example sentence
- “He'd be useless in war. He'd just cower in his bunker until the enemy came in and shot him, or until the war was over.”
Featured as word of the day on August 9, 2027.
Related words
coworkerSomebody with whom one works.cowardlyShowing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.craftyPossessing dexterity; skilled; skillful.covetousExtremely keen or desirous, especially to obtain and possess something belonging to someone else; avaricious.crashA sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.covetTo wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.