as in intimidated
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as in frightened
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
a sharp glare cowed the child into being quiet
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cowed
Adjective
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Even when elegantly directed to financially healthy tools, consumers who are new to personal finance may feel intimidated to take the next step.—
Lindsey Downing,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025 -
Building a football culture from not very much seems like a daunting prospect, but Pomroy does not seem too intimidated.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately for them, Steph won’t be bullied – even by paternalistic threats of being sued into oblivion.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline His claims echoed the findings of a Deadline investigation in November 2023, which revealed allegations that Spencer bullied staff and students.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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All of a sudden, the Trump administration is positioning itself as a champion of the rights of oppressed minorities abroad yearning for the liberty and security that can be found only within America’s borders.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
13 May 2025
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For the politically oppressed and those in the global south, cryptocurrency isn't about wealth accumulation.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Through little eyebrow raises, adjustments to the set of his mouth, and his slumped posture on Smiley’s couch, Hardy communicates how downtrodden Tarr feels.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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As for the idea mentioned by Schefter that claims teams are 'already tanking' for the rising sophomore, there are a few downtrodden franchises that would fit that mold.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Cowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowed. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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