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cowering

The correct spelling is cowering.

How to pronounce cowering

verb

Say it like: Cow-eri-ng

The correct spelling is cowering. To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear. For example: "He'd be useless in war. He'd just cower in his bunker until the enemy came in and shot him, or until the war was over."

Usage Examples

He'd be useless in war. He'd just cower in his bunker until the enemy came in and shot him, or until the war was over.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.
  2. 2.To crouch in general.
  3. 3.To cause to cower; to frighten into submission.
  4. 4.To cherish with care.

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