cowering

Meanings

• Verb

  To move or behave in fear, often by shrinking back or down.

  - "The dog cowered when it heard loud noises."
  - "She cowered in the corner when the bully approached."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cowering
ower , power , tower

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Variants

List of all variants of cowering that leads to same result
cower , cowered , cowering , cowers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to cover' or 'to hide'. The current meaning developed in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'cowering' is related to the Old English word 'cowan', which meant 'to cover'.

2. In some contexts, 'cowering' can also refer to a group of people huddled together for protection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fear: A natural response to perceived danger or threat. 'Cowering' is a physical manifestation of fear.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cowering' is often used to describe a character's fear or submission. In art, it can be depicted as a visual representation of fear or intimidation.

How to Memorize "cowering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person shrinking back or hiding when they are scared.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cowering' with the feeling of fear or intimidation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'C' in 'cowering' stands for 'cover' or 'hide'.

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