NYT Dictionary

COWED

/kaʊd/
AdjectiveVerbCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Frightened into submission.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

* Probable origins are Scandinavian, cf. Danish kue, to subdue.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

intimidatedbrowbeatenbulliedhangdogoverawecowafraidaghastashenastounded

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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