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cower Synonyms

Another word for cower

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• verb (Context 1)

To crouch down or shrink back in fear, distress, or submission.

Usage Example

"The stray dog began to cringe under the porch when the thunder rumbled overhead."

Strongest
cringe
shrink
quail
Strong
flinch
recoil
tremble
grovel
crouch
huddle

Opposites of cower

The opposite of cower shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stand up to
confront
face
defy
swagger
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• Nearby Words

cowbird
cowboy
cowcatcher
cower
cowfish
cowgirl
cowhand

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cower. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cower
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