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quailed

The correct spelling is quailed.

How to pronounce quailed

verb

IPA: /kweɪld/

Say it like: Kwa-yle-d

The correct spelling is quailed. To waste away; to fade, to wither

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To waste away; to fade, to wither
  2. 2.To daunt or frighten (someone)
  3. 3.To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful.
  4. 4.Of courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way.
  5. 5.To curdle or coagulate, as milk does.

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