cowering (Meaning)

cowering

to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays, to shrink away or crouch down (as from fear)

The children cowered in fear as the monster approached.
The cat cowered under the bed during the thunderstorm.
The girl cowered in the corner, terrified by the intruder.
The dog cowered by the owner's feet, seeking protection.
The soldiers cowered behind their shields, waiting for the enemy's attack.
The frightened villagers cowered in their homes as the invaders rampaged through their town.
The victim cowered in the shadows, afraid to come out.
The defeated army cowered in surrender before their conquerors.
The thief cowered in the alley, hoping to avoid detection.
The accused cowered in the witness box, unable to meet the judge's gaze.

to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays, to shrink away or crouch down (as from fear)

acquiescent,shrinking, cringing, yielding, compliant, resigned, submissive, unassertive, deferential, ingenuous

huffy, high-hat, high-and-mighty, cocky, overconfident, bold, uppity, presumptuous, egotistical, cheeky

The children cowered in fear as the monster approached.

The cat cowered under the bed during the thunderstorm.

The girl cowered in the corner, terrified by the intruder.

The dog cowered by the owner's feet, seeking protection.