English Explanatory Dictionary

cowed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Frightened into submission.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of cow

Pronunciation

/kaʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-cowed.wav

Word forms

cowed more cowed most cowed

Etymology

* Probable origins are Scandinavian, cf. Danish kue, to subdue.

Synonyms

intimidated

Derived words

cowedly cowedness uncowed
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