cower
verb (used without object)
to crouch, as in fear or shame.
cowered
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past participleof cower.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof cower.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
cowerverb (used without object)to crouch, as in fear or shame.
Example Sentences
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Combine the timid showing with their 2022 elimination game against Houston, in which the Wildcats cowered from a rock fight, it’s clear that coach Tommy Lloyd must rethink his approach to roster construction.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2023
He briefly cowered, before realizing it was a taped-up black cricket ball that soared up from the ground floor.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2022
As he cowered in the grass, a young woman in a red dress appeared, only her upper body visible.
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
Yes, that is harsh, but not harsh enough for these law enforcement officers who cowered in the hallway.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 22, 2022
The tiger roared furiously and the girl cowered.
From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin
