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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

  • (..) Your jailer, huh? Yeah, boy, I'm makin' such a great deal on you, You wouldn't believe it. You're a regular cash cow, kid. That plus $ million, I could probably retire by the time I'm years old. Look, you're gonna have to help me out a little bit here. (..)
    1993 Free Willy