} Meaning of QUAIL in a Sentence - Words In Sentences

Meaning of QUAIL in a Sentence

Definition: to weaken or fall back from fear


Part of Speech: Verb

Synonym(s): cower, draw back

Antonym(s): face, meet


Example Sentences:

 

1. The fighter did not quail and remained in the ring even though he could barely stand.

 

2. Since I don’t deal well with pain, I quail at the thought of breaking any of my limbs.

 

3. Seeing the dead body made me quail, and I vomited on the floor.

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