cower
/ˈkaʊər/
cow · er
ˈkaʊ · ər
English Definition
v. to crouch down in fear
Significado en Español
acobardarse, encogerse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
co rúm lại, thu mình
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “cower”:
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A
cringe
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B
challenge
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C
confront
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D
stand
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A — cringe.
“cower” means v. to crouch down in fear
Common questions about “cower”
What does “cower” mean?
cower — v. to crouch down in fear. In Chinese: 畏缩，退缩.
How do you pronounce “cower”?
cower is pronounced /ˈkaʊər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cow · er.
Is “cower” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. cower appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
