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cowing

/ˈkaʊɪŋ/
Meanings
  • verb (intransitive)

    A state of fear or intimidation, often caused by someone or something that is much larger or more powerful.

    - "The small animal cowered before the large, angry dog."
    - "The children were cowing before the school bully."
    - "After the disaster, the survivors were cowing in fear."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cowing
owing , owingly , owingest
Variants
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cow , cowed , cowedly , cowing , cows
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to hide or crouch down' in Old English.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'cowing' is also used in the context of sailing to refer to a sail that is lowered to reduce the sail area in heavy winds.

  2. In the world of business, 'cowing down' to competitors can lead to a loss of market share and profitability.

Related Concepts
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  1. intimidation: The act of making someone fearful or intimidated.

  2. submission: The act of giving in or yielding to someone's authority or control.

How to Memorize "cowing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself in a fearful situation and visualize yourself cowering or hiding.

  2. associate

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

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'cowing' as 'cowering and hiding'.

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