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6 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Cower' in a Sentence

"To crouch, especially in fear or shame." more

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The guilty suspect had cowered under intense questioning from the detective.
The fragile artifacts would cower in protective cases during the museum's renovation.
The accused had been cowering under intense questioning from the prosecutor.
Despite her confidence, she had cowered before the intimidating presence of her boss.
The worker would cower behind the machinery whenever the factory sirens blared.
The remorseful employee has cowered before the angry boss after a major mistake.

Cower

kou-er
verbTo crouch, especially in fear or shame.
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Last Updated On: January 20, 2024
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