How is the phrase encogerse de miedo translated from Spanish to English

Agacharse o encogerse porque se tiene miedo.

To bend low because you are afraid.

verb
English translation
Cower

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  • El perro se encogió de miedo debajo de la mesa. The dog cowered under the table.

  • No te encojas de miedo con cada ruido fuerte. Don't cower at every loud noise.

  • Los gatitos se encogen de miedo cuando arranca la aspiradora. The kittens cower whenever the vacuum starts.

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How is “encogerse de miedo” translated from Spanish?
“encogerse de miedo” translates into English as “Cower”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “encogerse de miedo” mean?
Meaning of “encogerse de miedo”: Agacharse o encogerse porque se tiene miedo. In English — “Cower”.
What part of speech is “encogerse de miedo”?
“encogerse de miedo” is a verb.
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