COWED Meaning and
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Cowed is an adjective that describes a state of being afraid or intimidated, often resulting in submissive or compliant behavior. When a person or animal is cowed, they have been thoroughly frightened or subdued, displaying feelings of timidity or apprehension.
Cowed individuals may exhibit signs of fear, such as avoiding confrontation or adopting a meek posture. They may struggle with expressing their opinions, making decisions, or asserting themselves due to their fear of negative consequences. This feeling of being cowed can stem from a variety of factors, including external threats, intense pressure, or experiences of bullying or abuse.
In the context of interactions between people, being cowed can be seen as a form of social dominance, where one person's power or authority overwhelms another's courage or sense of self-worth. This may result in an imbalance of power dynamics within relationships, where the cowed individual feels disempowered and subservient.
The term "cowed" can also be applied to animals, especially domesticated ones, that have been subjected to harsh training methods or abusive treatment. In such cases, the animal may display signs of fear and submission, often responding obediently to commands out of a sense of fear or learned helplessness.
Overall, the adjective "cowed" describes a state of being frightened or intimidated, leading to submissive behavior or a lack of assertiveness.
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Etymology of COWED
The word "cowed" can be traced back to the Middle English term "couwen" or "cowen", which came from the Old Norse word "kuga". Ultimately, the Old Norse word is derived from the Proto-Germanic term "*kugōną". Originally, "cowed" meant to demoralize or intimidate someone, especially by instilling fear or submitting them to subjugation. Over time, it has retained similar connotations related to fear and submissiveness.
Similar spelling words for COWED
- coda,
- COD,
- cord,
- crowd,
- code,
- owed,
- c.o.d.,
- coday,
- we'd,
- clawed,
- coyote,
- crowed,
- Coady,
- Codi,
- wed,
- mowed,
- coatee,
- cot,
- Coped,
- Towed,
- coate,
- Glowed,
- cored,
- bowed,
- CODED,
- cody,
- Cawed,
- CODD,
- sowed,
- Rowed,
- CUED,
- coward,
- coody,
- coutee,
- cote,
- Vowed,
- co-ed,
- COAD,
- cootie,
- wowed.
Conjugate verb Cowed
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