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quailing Meaning
quailing
wither, decline, to make fearful, any of various mostly small plump game birds (as the bobwhite) that are related to the common domestic chicken, to lose courage, an Old World migratory game bird (Coturnix coturnix), to give way, to recoil in dread or terror, bobwhite, any of numerous small gallinaceous birds
FAQs About the word quailing
wither, decline, to make fearful, any of various mostly small plump game birds (as the bobwhite) that are related to the common domestic chicken, to lose courag
wincing, recoiling, cringing,flinching, shuddering, hesitating, quivering, shrinking,trembling, receding
facing, advancing,approaching, nearing, defying,confronting, challenging,bearding
The child stood quailing in fear as the thunderstorm raged outside.
The soldiers quailing before the enemy's mighty force, their courage shattered.
Her eyes flickered with apprehension, quailing at the thought of what might come next.
The defendant quailing under the judge's stern gaze, his guilt written on his face.
