quailed

[US]/kwɛɪld/
[UK]/kwɛɪld/

Translation

v.to feel afraid or to show fear

Phrases & Collocations

quailed at

quailed before

quailed in fear

quailed inside

quailed with dread

quailed before him

quailed in terror

quailed under pressure

quailed in silence

Example Sentences

she quailed at the thought of speaking in public.

the soldier quailed in fear when the gunfire started.

he quailed under the pressure of the exam.

she quailed at the idea of going into the haunted house.

the child quailed when the thunder roared.

he quailed at the thought of losing his job.

she quailed in front of her angry boss.

the dog quailed at the sight of the storm.

he quailed when he heard the ghost story.

she quailed at the prospect of an upcoming surgery.

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