quailing
The word “quailing” has 1 syllable: quailing
It's pronounced as /ˈkweɪlɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for quailing?
In the thesaurus, “quailing” has 5 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quailing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quailing
- cowering
- cringing
- flinching
- recoiling
- wincing
Antonyms for quailing
Meanings of quailing
- verb
- To waste away; to fade, to wither.
- To daunt or frighten (someone).
- To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful.
- Of courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way.
- To curdle or coagulate, as milk does.
- noun
- The act of one who quails, or draws back in fear.
Example Sentences
- The brave knight remained unflinching, not quailing even in the face of the fearsome dragon.
- Despite the thunderstorm, the old sailor's eyes showed no sign of quailing as he steered the ship through rough waters.
- The young explorer faced the mysterious cave with a determined gaze, never quailing at the unknown challenges ahead.
- The ambitious entrepreneur approached each business obstacle without quailing, turning setbacks into opportunities for growth.
- As the courtroom tension rose, the experienced lawyer stood confidently, her voice unwavering and quailing under pressure.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quailing, such as: advancing, approaching, cowering, cringing, facing, flinching, nearing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.