cower
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He shared videos from street demonstrations, describing them as "in defence of the Homeland" and added: "Our people do not cower."
From BBC • May 2, 2026
After 36 hours in our care, Bob still had not peed, pooped, eaten, or done much of anything beyond cower.
From Slate • Sep. 4, 2025
Ten 6-week-old piglets cower together in the corner of a gated pen spread with straw.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 7, 2023
“We remain steadfast in support of the Jewish people. The people of Los Angeles will not cower to hate.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023
“I don’t understand,” said Tendai, who had never seen the Praise Singer do anything except cower in front of Father.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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