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cowering

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(cow-er-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to crouch down in fear or shame.

Example Sentence

The short man was cowering beneath the tall giant.

More Example Sentences

Children were cowering during the scary movie.

Synonyms

cringing; flinching; shrinking

Antonyms

standing; confronting; facing

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Rhymes

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

  • devouring
  • empowering
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