couched (Meaning)
couched
to lay (oneself) down for rest or sleep, to phrase or express in a specified manner, to treat (a cataract or a person who has a cataract) by displacing the lens of the eye into the vitreous body, an article of furniture used (as by a patient undergoing psychoanalysis) for sitting or reclining, an article of furniture for sitting or reclining, to bring down, a piece of furniture (as a sofa) that one can sit or lie on, to embroider (a design) by laying down a thread and fastening it with small stitches at regular intervals, a couch on which a patient reclines when undergoing psychoanalysis, to phrase in a specified manner, to lie in ambush, the den of an animal (such as an otter), to lie down for rest or sleep, to place or hold level and pointed forward ready for use, to lie down or recline for sleep or rest, receiving psychoanalytic treatment
Synonyms & Antonyms of couched
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couched Sentence Examples
- The cozy couch was couched in a plush velvet fabric.
- The Prime Minister's speech was couched in diplomatic language to avoid offending allies.
- The lawyer couched his defense in terms that would appeal to the jury's emotions.
- The sculpture was delicately couched in a glass display case.
- The poet's words were couched in metaphor, creating a vivid imagery.
- The peace treaty was couched in vague terms, leaving room for future interpretation.
- The historian's account was couched in a neutral tone, presenting both sides of the conflict.
- The accusation was couched in malicious gossip, spreading rumors without evidence.
- The salesperson couched the product's benefits in persuasive language to convince potential customers.
- The therapist couched the client's anxiety in terms they could understand, reducing its overwhelming nature.
FAQs About the word couched
to lay (oneself) down for rest or sleep, to phrase or express in a specified manner, to treat (a cataract or a person who has a cataract) by displacing the lens
phrased, stated, put,expressed, articulated, worded, formulated, said, translated,clad
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The cozy couch was couched in a plush velvet fabric.
The Prime Minister's speech was couched in diplomatic language to avoid offending allies.
The lawyer couched his defense in terms that would appeal to the jury's emotions.
The sculpture was delicately couched in a glass display case.
