Parenting And Child Development Vocabulary

verb to crouch or shrink back in fear or shame

• The villagers would cower in fear whenever the dragon appeared.
• Don't cower behind me, stand up for yourself!
• Stop cowering like a scaredy-cat and face your fears.
• She refused to cower under the pressure and stood her ground.

noun the back part of something

adjective located at the back

• The rear of the building is where the loading dock is located.
• I'll meet you at the rear entrance of the restaurant.
• Let's hang out in the rear of the park where it's more private.
• He always seems to be one step ahead, never showing his rear in any situation.