Definition of COWED

cowed

Verb

  • subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
  • simple past and past participle of cow

Adj

  • Frightened into submission.

Origin / Etymology

* Probable origins are Scandinavian, cf. Danish kue, to subdue.

Synonyms

cow, overawe, intimidated

Scrabble Score: 11

cowed: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cowed: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cowed: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

cowed: valid Words With Friends Word