What does COWER mean?

Cower 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

• To crouch down in fear or shame
• To shrink away from something dangerous or intimidating

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈkaʊər/
• UK: /ˈkaʊə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "cower" comes from the Middle Low German word "kuren," which means "to lie in wait." It was first used in English in the 16th century and has been in use ever since. The word is often used to describe someone who is afraid or intimidated by something, such as an animal or an authority figure.

5. Synonyms:

• Cringe
• Shrink
• Tremble
• Quail
• Shudder

6. Related Words:

• Power
• Bower
• Dower
• Sower
• Tower

7. Example Sentences:

• When the dog growled, the cat cowered in fear.
• The children cowered in the corner as the storm raged outside.
• She couldn help but cower when she saw the angry look on her bosss face.