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Cowed
verb
/kaʊd/
Word Frequency:
0.4
Definitions
1.
verb
(chiefly in the passive voice) To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.
"Con artists are not cowed by the law."
2.
adjective
Frightened into submission.
Synonyms
intimidated
afraid
browbeaten
hangdog
bullied
fraidy
timorous
milk-livered
scaredy
submissive
chicken-livered
cowish
Rhymes With
shroud
proud
enshroud
endowed
crowd
avowed
vowed
loud
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