cowed

[US]/kaʊd/
[UK]/kaʊd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. att skrämma eller skrämma någon

Phrases & Collocations

cowed by fear

nedskrämd av rädsla

cowed into submission

nedskrämd och undergiven

cowed into silence

nedskrämd till tystnad

cowed by authority

nedskrämd av auktoritet

cowed by threats

nedskrämd av hot

cowed by anger

nedskrämd av ilska

cowed into compliance

nedskrämd och följsam

cowed by doubt

nedskrämd av tvivel

cowed by circumstances

nedskrämd av omständigheterna

cowed by criticism

nedskrämd av kritik

Example Sentences

he was cowed by the fierce criticism from his peers.

han skrämdes av den hårda kritiken från sina kollegor.

the bully cowed the younger students into silence.

mobbaren skrämde de yngre eleverna till tystnad.

she felt cowed by the authority of her boss.

hon kände sig skrämd av sin chefs auktoritet.

the loud noise cowed the dog, making it hide under the bed.

det höga ljudet skrämde hunden, vilket fick den att gömma sig under sängen.

his harsh words cowed the entire team into submission.

hans hårda ord skrämde hela laget till underkastelse.

the intimidating presence of the coach cowed the players.

tränarens skrämmande närvaro skrämde spelarna.

she was cowed into silence by the unexpected confrontation.

hon skrämdes till tystnad av den oväntade konfrontationen.

the fierce storm cowed the children, making them cling to their parents.

den hårda stormen skrämde barnen, vilket fick dem att klamra sig fast vid sina föräldrar.

his reputation for being tough cowed many potential challengers.

hans rykte om att vara tuff skrämde många potentiella utmanare.

she cowed her opponents with her strong performance.

hon skrämde sina motståndare med sin starka prestation.

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