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Rarequailing
The correct spelling is quailing.
How to pronounce quailing
verb
IPA: /ˈkweɪlɪŋ/
Say it like: Kwa-yli-ng
The correct spelling is quailing. To waste away; to fade, to wither
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Meanings
verb
- 1.To waste away; to fade, to wither
- 2.To daunt or frighten (someone)
- 3.To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful.
- 4.Of courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way.
- 5.To curdle or coagulate, as milk does.
noun
- 1.The act of one who quails, or draws back in fear.
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