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cowered

/ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/

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verb

Se recroqueviller, se tapir

To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.

Examples :

"The small dog cowered under the table during the loud thunderstorm. "

Le petit chien s'est recroquevillé sous la table pendant le violent orage.

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verb

Se tapir, se blottir

To crouch in general.

Examples :

"The little dog cowered under the table during the thunderstorm, whimpering softly. "

Le petit chien s'est tapi sous la table pendant l'orage, gémissant doucement.

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verb

Faire se tapir, intimider

To cause to cower; to frighten into submission.

Examples :

"The bully cowered the smaller children with his threats. "

Le tyran a fait se tapir les plus jeunes enfants avec ses menaces.

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verb

Chérir, prendre soin de

To cherish with care.

Examples :

"This definition of "cowered" is incorrect. "Cower" actually means to crouch down or shrink back in fear. Here is a sentence reflecting that meaning: The puppy cowered under the table during the thunderstorm. "

Cette définition de "cowered" est incorrecte. "Cower" signifie en réalité se recroqueviller ou reculer de peur.

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