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crouched Synonyms & Antonyms

/kɹaʊt͡ʃt/

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Crouched as an Adjective

1

Marked with, bearing, or wearing the sign of the cross.

2

In a crouching position.

Crouched as a Verb

1

simple past and past participle of crouch

2

To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.

We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by.

3

To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.

4

To sign with the cross; bless.

Crouched in a Sentence

We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Crouched

Crouched in Brief

Part of speechadjective, verb
Pronunciation/kɹaʊt͡ʃt/
MeaningMarked with, bearing, or wearing the sign of the cross