cower
verb (used without object)
to crouch, as in fear or shame.
has been cowering
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present perfect progressiveof cower (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Mia Farrow has been cowering from show-business success like a cornered rabbit.
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