cowering

When North Wales Police raided the cannabis farm they found two Albanian men cowering in a corner, both of whom claim to have been trafficked into the country to tend the 1,000 plants inside.

Tony Gribben describes "cowering like a dog", as he was "beaten down" by his abuser at his boarding school.

Comrades from the Mercian Regiment found him cowering under his bed in his full British Army combat gear.

It’s very concerning to see the way the media, in particular, is cowering from their role as defenders of the truth.

“The End” is a stunningly made wonder that boldly looks to the future instead of cowering in the present, exhibiting a gentle, honest urgency unlike any other film this year.