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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Example Sentence
The dog cowered in the corner during the storm.
暴风雨时那只狗蜷缩在角落里。
Synonyms
crouch
cringe
shrink back
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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
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The tiny puppy began to ______ under the table during the loud thunderstorm.
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A
cower
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B
charge
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C
attack
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D
stride
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A — cower.
“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.
How do you use “cower” in a sentence?
The dog cowered in the corner during the storm. (暴风雨时那只狗蜷缩在角落里。)
What are synonyms for “cower”?
crouch, cringe, shrink back — all close in meaning to cower (v. to crouch down in fear).
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.
