as in intimidating
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
a sharp glare cowed the child into being quiet
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British pubs can be intimidating for visitors.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025 -
In the 2025 case related to the letters he is accused of sending from jail, Scott is charged with one count of misappropriating a person's identity to harm their reputation, intimidating a witness, and two counts of felony bail jumping.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The results are similar, with each former employee’s clique now bullying Robert in protest.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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From social media bullying to suicide, mental health isn’t a side issue, though some people may feel that way.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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More to the point, here are two industries still suffering the effects of high inflation, and two areas where that’s scaring customers away.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Like, scaring kids is important.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Cowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowing. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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