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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Smaller children that might find a corn maze a little too intimidating can also enjoy a soybean maze at the farm.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
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Stephan Marcum, 58, of Stanton, was booked into custody Saturday on suspicion of intimidating a witness in a legal process and making terroristic threats.—
Austin Mullen,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 2025
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Wembanyama added weight and has been bullying defenders in the paint during the preseason while shooting fewer treys.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Papa Snoop collaborated with GLAAD for the song in honor of Spirit Day, an annual holiday that encourages people to stand against bullying LGBTQ+ youth.—
James Factora,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Cowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowing. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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