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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“Cowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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