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cowed

[koud] / kaʊd /




ADJECTIVE
intimidated
Synonyms




Example Sentences

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Apparently cowed by the regime's display of raw, indiscriminate power, such a bold move by the opposition seems, for now at least, highly unlikely.

From BBC

Powell’s statement Sunday signaled he is refusing to be cowed, which means, for now, interest-rate policy shouldn’t change.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rather than being cowed by the crowd, Newcastle made an aggressive start.

From BBC

He scurried behind her like a shadow, looking thoroughly cowed.

From Literature

"But we will not be intimidated. We will not be cowed."

From Barron's