cower/ˈkaʊər/Third PersoncowersPresent ParticiplecoweringPast TensecoweredPast Participlecowered1similar to but smaller than the finback whaleCopySynonyms: Balaenoptera borealissei whale2to curl up or lower your head in fear as a result of shockCopySynonyms: huddle3show submission or fearCopySynonyms: crawlgrovelfawncringecreep