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quailed

The word “quailed” has 1 syllable: quailed

It's pronounced as /kweɪld/

What is synonym and antonym for quailed?

In the thesaurus, “quailed” has 4 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quailed along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quailed

  • cringed
  • flinched
  • recoiled
  • winced

Antonyms for quailed

Meanings of quailed

  • verb
    1. To waste away; to fade, to wither.
    2. To daunt or frighten (someone).
    3. To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful.
    4. Of courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way.
    5. To curdle or coagulate, as milk does.

Example Sentences

  • She quailed at the thought of confronting her fears.
  • The soldier never quailed in the face of danger.
  • As the storm approached, the small boat quailed in the rough waters.
  • The students quailed when they heard about the challenging exam.
  • Even in the darkness, her determination never quailed.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quailed, such as: advanced, approached, cringed, faced, flinched, recoiled, winced.

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