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cow

Definition

  • noun: a large animal that is raised by people for milk or meat usually on a farm
  • noun: the mature female of cattle (genus 'Bos')
  • verb: to make (someone) too afraid to do something
  • verb: to destroy the resolve or courage of
  • used with 'into'
  • synonyms: intimidate, cowl, overawe

Examples

  • They were 'cowed' into silence by threats. [=they did not complain, publicly say anything, etc., because they had been threatened]

  • They'll be arguing about this 'till the cows come home'.

  • The football team was a 'cash cow' for the university.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) (CHUCKLES) I like to hear them scream. (SOBS) (LAUGHING) Why don't you just leave us alone? Shut up, you old cow! (JANET PANTING) Janet, darling. Darling, are you all right? (IN NORMAL VOICE) I'm sorry. Janet. (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2