
Cower
Fear Response
Cower typically indicates an instinctive response to fear or feeling intimidated.
The child cowered at the loud noises.
Intensity Level
The act of cowering suggests a strong level of fear, not just slight discomfort or worry.
Visitors often cower in the haunted house attraction.
Physical Action
Cowering involves a physical movement, such as ducking or shrinking back.
During the drill, we cowered under our desks.
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