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1. To frighten with threats or a show of force
2. To intimidate or subdue by inspiring fear or awe
1. Even the mighty Thor can be cowed by his father Odin's authoritative presence.
2. Batman cowed the criminal underbelly of Gotham with his dark, fearsome persona.
3. Shinchan often finds himself cowed by his mother whenever he's caught causing mischief.
4. In 'The Lion King', the hyenas were cowed into submission by Scar's menacing leadership.