Associations to the word «Cower»

Wiktionary

COWER, verb. (intransitive) To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.
COWER, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To cherish with care.

Dictionary definition

COWER, verb. Crouch or curl up; "They huddled outside in the rain".
COWER, verb. Show submission or fear.

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia