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

English translation
Cower
verb

Agacharse o encogerse porque se tiene miedo.

To bend low because you are afraid.

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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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