Cool MateMeaning of Cowering
Bending down or hiding in fear or shame.
In simple words: To bend down in fear or shame.
Cowering in a sentence
- The dog was cowering in the corner during the fireworks.
- She found him cowering behind the door, afraid of the argument.
- The soldier was cowering from the gunfire.
- Seeing the angry crowd, he started cowering in fear.
- The child was cowering, not wanting to face the principal.
How to use Cowering
Use 'cowering' when describing someone afraid or submissive. It can convey physical postures or emotional states, often in serious contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone verb
Memory hint
Imagine a scared dog cowering under a table during a thunderstorm.
Related words
Collocations with Cowering
- cowering in fear
- cowering with shame
- cowering behind something
Opposites of Cowering
- standing tall
- confronting
- facing
- bold
Common mistakes with Cowering
- Confused with 'cowardly' - cowering is physical; cowardly describes character.
- Using 'cowering' in non-fear contexts.
- Incorrect tense or form - should use 'cowering' not 'cower' when describing an ongoing action.
Cowering appears in
Cowering in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يَنْكَمِشُّ، يَنْحَنِي خَوْفًا
الانحناء خوفًا أو خجلًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভয়ে গুটিয়ে যাওয়া
ভয় বা লজ্জায় গুটিয়ে যাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Duckend, kauend
Sich aus Angst oder Scham bücken.
- SpanishEspañol
Acurrucado, Encogido
Doblarse por miedo o vergüenza.
- Persianفارسی
دراز کشیدن، پنهان شدن
خم شدن از ترس یا شرم.
- FrenchFrançais
Se recroqueviller
Se baisser par peur ou par honte.
- Hindiहिन्दी
डर से सिकुड़ना
डर या शर्म से सिकुड़ जाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Rannicchiarsi
Piegarsi per paura o vergogna.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ajoelhado
Dobrar-se com medo ou vergonha.
- RussianРусский
съеживаться, трястись от страха
Сгибаться от страха или стыда.
- Urduاردو
ڈر کے مارے سکیڑنا
ڈر یا شرم سے سکیڑنا۔
- Chinese中文
畏缩, 蜷缩
因为害怕或羞愧而弯下身子。
More words like Cowering
- Shrink
- Hiding
- HeyA1
used to attract somebody’s attention or to express interest, surprise or anger
- I don't know the right words
A phrase indicating uncertainty in expressing thoughts or feelings verbally.
- Told
Gave information or communicated something to someone in the past.
- Doesn't matter
An expression meaning something is not important.
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Frequently asked questions about Cowering
What does Cowering mean?
To bend down in fear or shame.
What is the definition of Cowering?
Bending down or hiding in fear or shame.
How do you use Cowering in a sentence?
The dog was cowering in the corner during the fireworks.
Can you give another example of Cowering?
She found him cowering behind the door, afraid of the argument.
What are synonyms for Cowering?
Common alternatives include cringing, flinching, shrink, ducking, hiding.
What is the opposite of Cowering?
Opposite meanings include standing tall, confronting, facing, bold.
What words go with Cowering?
It commonly pairs with cowering in fear, cowering with shame, cowering behind something.
What are common mistakes when using Cowering?
Confused with 'cowardly' - cowering is physical; cowardly describes character. Using 'cowering' in non-fear contexts. Incorrect tense or form - should use 'cowering' not 'cower' when describing an ongoing action.
How do you pronounce Cowering?
US: //ˈkaʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ//, UK: //ˈkaʊ.ər.ɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cowering?
Use 'cowering' when describing someone afraid or submissive. It can convey physical postures or emotional states, often in serious contexts.