Cower

To cower means to crouch down or move away because you are afraid of something, like when you might hide under a blanket during a scary movie.

Examples

• The dog began to cower when it heard the loud thunder outside.
• When the teacher raised her voice, some students started to cower in their seats.
• The little mouse would cower in its hole whenever the cat walked by.

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