(cow-er-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to draw back or crouch down in fearful submission

Example Sentence

The short man was cowering beneath the tall giant.

Synonyms

cringe; flinch; grovel

Antonyms

confront

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

cowering
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • cowering
  • flowering
  • glowering
  • powering
  • scouring
  • showering
  • souring
  • towering

  • devouring
  • empowering