cowered Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to crouch down in fear or shame. Example Sentence The dog cowered at the sound. More Example Sentences He cowered from the loud noise. Synonyms flinched; cringed; recoiled Antonyms faced; confronted; stood Hear It! Say It! Write It! cowered Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: