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