Definition of COWED

cowed

Meanings

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, intimidated, overawe

Scrabble Score: 11

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

Words With Friends Score: 12

cowed is a valid Words With Friends word