Cow (Verb)
Meaning
Subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats).
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The powerful leader could cow even the most dissenting voices among her colleagues with a single withering glance.
- The new employee was cowed by the complexity of the software system and felt overwhelmed.
- Her imposing presence cowed the opponent, leaving them stumbling over words during the debate.
- The dark stormy night cowed the small child, making her huddle close to her mother for safety.
- The bully's aggressive behavior managed to cow the entire classroom, leaving them silenced and intimidated.